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For past week have woken up with eyes crusted shut. slight redness and itching in and around eye. how do i treat? do i need to see an eye doctor?
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Likely conjunctiviti: Suggest 4 times daily warm compresses. If no improvement in 24 hours, see local ophthalmologist or primary care doctor for prescription. If vision changes or if there is pain or light sensitivity, see doctor locally immediately
Answered 1/17/2016
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Could be blepharitis: If your the type of person that has gotten styes or chalazions in the past, this could be what is known as blepharitis. A standard treatment for blepharitis is using a microwaveable gel mask once a day and scrubbing your eyelashes (eyes closed) with baby shampoo on a towel. Obviously nothing will be more accurate than an in person exam, so consider being seen.
Answered 1/31/2016
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