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What could cause my eye to feel warm/hot inside and getting red?

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Dr. Joseph Selem answered

Cellulitis: This can be caused by either preseptal or orbital cellulitis. Should go and see an ophthalmologist asap.

Answered 12/6/2012

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A member asked:

What could cause my eye to feel warm/hot inside and getting red?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Selem answered

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