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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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jessica Allan answered

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.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 3/30/2014

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

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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A member asked:

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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jessica Allan answered

Dr Juchau agreed

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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