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I rubbed my eye a lot and now half of my eye is kind of pink-ish, it doesnt hurt its just kind of pink. what can i do to get it to go away?

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Dr. Vaidehi Patel answered

Do not rub: Leave your eye alone. Clean with water with eye cup or splashing water in the eye. Avoid eye makeup until clears. Wear your glasses and avoid contact lens until eyes clear.

Answered 2/3/2019

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A member asked:

I rubbed my eye a lot and now half of my eye is kind of pink-ish, it doesnt hurt its just kind of pink. what can i do to get it to go away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vaidehi Patel answered

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