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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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Probably nothing: That sounds normal for a cold. If it gets progressively worse see your doctor.
Answered 8/22/2013
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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.
Answered 5/7/2016
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