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Eyes started swelling puffy and red when i wore mascra. i stopped wearing makeup. since then i get long stringy goo in my eyes. whats wrong w/ my eyes?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Allergy?: While you may have had a sensitivity to the mascara, the "stringy goo" you're now having could simply be seasonal allergies. I would recommend seeing an ophthalmologist to be sure.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/1/2015

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See eye MD: Could be allergy to makeup or infection or dry eye syndrome. To be sure, see an eye md.

Dr Conrad agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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