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Can using computer affect your eye if you have pink eye?
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No: Pink eye due to viral conjunctivitis may cause your eyes to feel irritated for 2 weeks. Computer use which can dry out your tear film can exacerbate those symptoms, but it does not hurt your eyes otherwise.
Answered 1/28/2021
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