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Does eye pain and pinkness in corner of eye occur before shingles rash appears, or would you see a rash first?
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Ophthalmology: Studies show that ocular pain is a definite indication for a full history, physical, and visit with an eye specialist ASAP. The differential diagnosis can include glaucoma, which is an increase in the pressure in your eye that can threaten your vision, infections, trauma, corneal abrasion, subconjunctival hemorrhage, zoster related pain, dry eyes, episcleritis & others. Please see Ophthalmology
Answered 11/28/2017
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