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Last night my 15 yo son started feeling pain and a burning sensation around his left eye. not blurry, still can see, no injury. hap sudden. any idea?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Possible exposure: It may be he was exposed to something, even transferred from his hand. Have him checked to arrive at a diagnosis. There are may causes of eye pain and some are serious. All the best.

Answered 11/9/2015

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A member asked:

Last night my 15 yo son started feeling pain and a burning sensation around his left eye. not blurry, still can see, no injury. hap sudden. any idea?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

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