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My blind eye has detached retina there is a lot of pain in my head an pressure in eye it feels like it will explode what should i do?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

See Eye MD: There are many treatment possibilities for a blind, painful eye. An ophthalmologist can help you with this.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 6/24/2017

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