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My friend said her eye burns and stings and it feels heavy what should she do?
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See provider: Please see her healthcare provider or optometrist to assess the reason and give appropriate treatment.
Answered 2/5/2015
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Rinse: The eye should be rinsed. If the symptoms do not go away, she should see an eye MD.
Answered 5/17/2015
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