A member asked:

I had conjunctivitis last week but it went away now my caruncle is swollen and my left eye is dry and it hurts when i try to put eyedrops in.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Frances Ilozue answered

Time to see your doc: Because the symptoms are persisting after conjunctivitis, you need to see the doctor to rule out other eye problems.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 7/7/2014

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Follow up w/eye dr.: Lubricating artifical tears/ eye drops WITHOUT preservative would be less irritating to use until you can see your eye doctor to follow up from last week's pink eye. Have her/him check your swollen caruncle. Lubricating gel is also available for overnight use.

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A member asked:

I had conjunctivitis last week but it went away now my caruncle is swollen and my left eye is dry and it hurts when i try to put eyedrops in.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Frances Ilozue answered

Dr Iwata agreed

Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

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