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I noticed a small stringy substance in my upper lid, i pulled out what appeared to be a elasticy white string roughly 2cm, any idea what it is?
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Nope: provided you have not had a surgical procedure (for glaucoma a "shunt" may look like you describe) I do not have any idea! (Perhaps a piece of mucous?) Try attaching a picture!~ Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 6/26/2016
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