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Hi! i wake up in the middle of the night due to pain in my left eye. when i woke up, my left eye is blurred and there is no redness, pain, or pus. could it be a bacterial infection?

Q: hi! i wake up in the middle of the night due to pain in my left eye. when i woke up, my left eye is blurred and there is no redness, pain, or pus. could it be a bacterial infection?

: Bacterial or viral conjunctivitis does not cause blurred vision. Redness and exudate are almost always present with conjunctivitis. If blurred vision persists, you need to see an eye surgeon (ophthalmologist) as soon as possible.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Bacterial or viral conjunctivitis does not cause blurred vision. Redness and exudate are almost always present with conjunctivitis. If blurred vision persists, you need to see an eye surgeon (ophthalmologist) as soon as possible.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/9/2023

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A member asked:

Hi! i wake up in the middle of the night due to pain in my left eye. when i woke up, my left eye is blurred and there is no redness, pain, or pus. could it be a bacterial infection?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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