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My left eye is swollen i must have woke up like this and i having trouble see out of my left eye and having pain what should i do?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See eye dr.: You don't want to delay care with possible eye infections/injuries, so it is best for you to get this evaluated. Good luck.

Answered 2/19/2014

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