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Every 2 weeks or so, i get white gunk in my eyes & sometimes to the point where the inside of my eyelids peel. they also burn even with eye drops.

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Dr. Todd Purkiss answered

Allergies?: What you describe could be a severe form of ocular allergy, but certain eye infections can also be chronic and recurrent, like what you describe. I recommend you see an ophthalmologist.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Every 2 weeks or so, i get white gunk in my eyes & sometimes to the point where the inside of my eyelids peel. they also burn even with eye drops.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Todd Purkiss answered

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