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Last week i had an earache that went away with over the counter drops. now i woke up with a red eye and pain around eyelid/brow area when touched. ???

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Dr. Patrick Mckenna answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Probably unrelated: This sounds like conjunctivitis, which may or may not be related to the ear infection, did you have a cold? See your Dr. to determine if the conjunctivitis is viral or bacterial. He/she can provide appropriate treatment for either.

Answered 8/31/2015

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