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I don't have hot compress or extra towels so i used a hair dryer on medium to blow hot air on my eye, while closed of course, cause it's developing a stye. safe to use dryer? seemed to help a lot.
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Not safe: Wet warm compresses are better but you should also see an ophthalmologist
Answered 3/5/2017
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