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My little one has had a red swollen eye for the last few days , only on the one side it is tearing quite frequently there is no puss is this possibly conjunctivitis or is it possible that there is a foreign body in the eye ? thankyou x

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Infection: If it is confined to one eye, it is most likely an infection even in the absence of pus. Check with your doctor.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

My little one has had a red swollen eye for the last few days , only on the one side it is tearing quite frequently there is no puss is this possibly conjunctivitis or is it possible that there is a foreign body in the eye ? thankyou x

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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