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Are there any over the counter meds i can take or do i have to go see a gp or optometrist ?
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Eye doctor can check: An ophthalmologist (medical eye doctor) should check. He has magnifying equipment that provides a good exam of the eyeball and eyelids. The eye doctor can see infection, irritation or inflammation, lack of tears, abnormal eyelid position, something stuck in the eye, etc... If a person suspects a piece of dirt, sand, metal, wood, etc., is in his eye, the ER can help if no eye doctor is available.
Answered 10/14/2019
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