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If i'm over 60 and experiencing extremely itchy eyes, could this be a cause of blindness?
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No: Not sure what is making them itch, but i'm pretty confident you're not going blind from it.
Answered 8/3/2013
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No: This itch will not make you blind. It may indicate that you have a skin condition. Have it checked.
Answered 8/8/2013
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