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My eyes are always red and cannot stand light, globe, laptop screen, white paint and sun. should be worried?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Photophobia: or sensitivity to light may be due to a number of eye problems some simple and some requiring specific treatment! A "hands on" eye exam is indicated!! Hope this is helpful DrZ

Answered 1/6/2018

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