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How is it im still contagious after a year an a half iv spent hundreds on drops ointments an anti histamine optometrist says im ok but not the case?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Second opinion: Perhaps you should get a second opinion from an ophthalmolologist (EyeMD).

Answered 12/8/2014

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