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Hallo doctor,please help.my younger brother 7 years old had a thing looks like a boil in his right eyes(inside the eye,retina nearby?) what should we

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Dr. Jon Fishburn answered

Exam: Your brother is young and its best to have this "boil" checked out. Sometimes these can really get large and cause secondary concerns quickly. See an ophthalmologist who may suggest antibiotics or even a procedure to drain it. The retina is not at risk with these external type infections.

Answered 3/21/2016

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A member asked:

Hallo doctor,please help.my younger brother 7 years old had a thing looks like a boil in his right eyes(inside the eye,retina nearby?) what should we

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