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Been having really painful eyes for the past couple days. theyre red. and a bit sensitive to light in the mornings. but after i take some pain pills theyre fine. went to a doctor earlier this week and they said it could be sinuses ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Eyes: Red eyes can be for various reasons. Conjunctivitis either viral, bacterial or allergic a possibility. Phototoxicity. Although more likely in older people glaucoma a consideration. People that look at computer screens a lot can develop red eyes.

Answered 9/8/2019

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A member asked:

Been having really painful eyes for the past couple days. theyre red. and a bit sensitive to light in the mornings. but after i take some pain pills theyre fine. went to a doctor earlier this week and they said it could be sinuses ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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