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Hi. i woke up with a red left eye. can i get something over the counter or must i visit a gp?
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There are many: possible causes of a red eye. You wouldn't want to use the wrong over the counter medication. It would be best to see a health care professional and establish the correct diagnosis before initiating treatment.
Answered 12/7/2017
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