A member asked:

Woke up this morning with a red eye. i rubbed it and now it hurts to even open it. i put a cloth on it and its kind of helping. but is it serious?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Painful Red Eye: Anytime you have a painful red eye you should be seen immediately.

Answered 5/22/2016

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Dr. Anthony Vita answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, very possible: Your symptoms certainly sound as if they could be serious. Please be seen by your primary care physician or at the ER immediately.

Answered 8/26/2014

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