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Can a regular doctor or optician help me with an eye infection?

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Your family doctor: Should be your first call unless you have had recent eye surgery.

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 6/27/2012

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