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I been sick with a bad cold, my eye hurts to tuch it. its burns, stings, sensitive to light, blur vision and its teary eyed. what's wrong with my eyes?

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably nothing: That sounds normal for a cold. If it gets progressively worse see your doctor.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/22/2013

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Dr. Todd Purkiss answered

See an eye doc: This is likely related to your cold. Certain cold viruses can also cause conjunctivitis ("pink eye"), which could explain your symptoms. I would see an eye doctor to confirm.

Dr Raff and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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A member asked:

I been sick with a bad cold, my eye hurts to tuch it. its burns, stings, sensitive to light, blur vision and its teary eyed. what's wrong with my eyes?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Dr Ali agreed

Dr. Todd Purkiss answered

Dr Raff and 2 doctors agreed

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