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When red ant bites the inside of the eye, can it sometimes cause swelling?

Q: when red ant bites the inside of the eye, can it sometimes cause swelling?

: Your wording is confusing. Any insect bite in the soft tissues surrounding the OUTSIDE of the eye can trigger significant swelling.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Your wording is confusing. Any insect bite in the soft tissues surrounding the OUTSIDE of the eye can trigger significant swelling.

Answered 1/28/2023

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A member asked:

When red ant bites the inside of the eye, can it sometimes cause swelling?

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