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Had severe cold since monday. now i have red eyes & my left eye is tender when blinking - producing small amt of discharge. what to do - hospital?

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Not hospital: A bad cold and conjuctivitis (your red eyes and discharge) don't require a hospital. You should see your primary care provider or an urgent care clinic and they should be able to take care of this. Hope you feel better fast.

Answered 7/6/2017

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