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I'm a missionary. i have notice that one of my eyes are getting smaller and i feel like i have sand in my eyes. is this serious?
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Depends: Go to a doctor and or eye doctor to get it checked out. It could be the beginning of an eye infection or a foreign body is irritating your eyes. You want to take care of those precious eyes.
Answered 3/30/2014
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See a doctor: I am sure the mission president can understand that you need to see a family doctor or an eye doctor urgently. Please go get this looked at soon.
Answered 4/23/2015
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