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Rubbed eye felt like something was in it. next morning tear duct is swollen itchy hurts.rinsed it&put patch on it.feels better with patch.what to do?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Tear duct itches: 55 F Rubbed eye felt like something was in it. Next morning tear duct is swollen itchy hurts.Rinsed it&put patch on it.Feels better with patch.What to do? ANS: I would have your health care team look at it. Without examining it and no pictures cannot really help.

Answered 12/1/2016

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