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I've had pain in my left eye for 2 days. now i've decided to see a doctor, and i'm trying to evaluate if it can wait until morning.

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Dr. Alan Jackson answered

Can wait: If it has hurt for two days , you can wait 10 more hours. If this were extremely painful with vision loss then you should go to an emergency room.

Answered 1/30/2013

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A member asked:

I've had pain in my left eye for 2 days. now i've decided to see a doctor, and i'm trying to evaluate if it can wait until morning.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Jackson answered

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