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A member asked:

What to do about viral pinkeye with yellow discharge in the morning that glued your eyes shut?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Wipe it away: Removal of the material with a clean moistened cloth will usually fix this problem.

Answered 1/1/2018

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