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My left eye is red, swollen and has puss coming out, also teary eyed. what can it be?
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Infection likely: Although allergy can cause the symptoms you describe, it usually is present in both eyes. The presence of pus is more likely associated with infection rather than allergy. This is called conjunctivitis and should be treated with antibiotic drops.
Answered 8/1/2016
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