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My eye is red and swollen with severe pain, it even hurts to blink. it may have something to do with these two blister/cold sores i had on my lip.

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Possibly: You need to get an ophthalmologic evaluation tomorrow to evaluate a possible herpes infection of the eye. This type of infection, without treatment, can lead to a permanent reduction of vision.

Answered 12/30/2014

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Herpetic eye: Cold sores are caused by members of the herpes virus family (as is shingles). Outbreaks which involve the eye symptoms can be harmful to the health of your eyes and vision; prompt evaluation by a qualified ophthalmologist would be wise.

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