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Can too many warm compresses harm my eyes ? i put them on like 4 times a day at most

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No.: Warm compresses are not harmful. Be careful not to be too hot - this is especially true if you are heating anything in the microwave.

Dr Witlin agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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