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I woke up with a small white spot on the brown part of my eye, my eye is red, and it aches. i do not wear contacts. what could this be?

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Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered

Corneal problem: You may have a foreign body on the surface of your eye (cornea) or an infection/corneal infiltrate. You need to see an ophthalmologist immediately or go to your local er.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/9/2018

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A member asked:

I woke up with a small white spot on the brown part of my eye, my eye is red, and it aches. i do not wear contacts. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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