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A 26-year-old female asked:

My daughter woke up with her eyes crusted shut and now its red and the eyelid is swollen. she says it hurts and itches?

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Dr. Jay Parkanswered

Pediatrics 52 years experience

Conjunctivitis: Given the fact eye infection associated with upper respiratory infection, viral conjunctivitis is suspected. However, since ear infection is also found not infrequently in this circumstance, I would recommend her be checked by her primary care provider.

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