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I've had a star on my eye for a few months now. how do i get rid of it?

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Warm soaks.: Assuming you mean that you have a stye, a simple warm soak will do the trick. Soak a washcloth in warm water, ring it out and hold it upon the stye thrice daily.

Answered 2/4/2017

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A member asked:

I've had a star on my eye for a few months now. how do i get rid of it?

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