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Dear dr my eyes are very sensitive to light and sometimes i feel pain in my eyes and my vision is 6/12 in left and 6/18 in right and my eyes are dry.

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Dr. Alvin Wells answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Eye pain: Eye pain and decreased vision are medical emergencies. This may be a sign of an inflammatory eye disease. You need to see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.

Answered 2/7/2017

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A member asked:

Dear dr my eyes are very sensitive to light and sometimes i feel pain in my eyes and my vision is 6/12 in left and 6/18 in right and my eyes are dry.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alvin Wells answered

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