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A member asked:

Iv had viral conjuctivitis f ok r 2 years an the optometrist still says theres nothin wrong with me who can help me im contagious?

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Not possible: You cannot have a viral conjunctivitis for that long . Get another opinion as to what is causing your eye symptoms.

Answered 12/21/2014

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