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Common treatment for an ingrown eyelash?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ingrown eyelash: Make an appointment with youreyedoctor. he can numb the eye and through epilation he can remove the ingrown eyelid which can scratch the cornea, cause irritation and pain

Answered 8/17/2017

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