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My eye is bloodshot and hurts when i touch outside of eyelid. no itching. should i see doctor?
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Episcleritis: Yes you need to see your ophthalmologist. Red eye which is painful to the touch could be episcleritis which is usually not a very serious problem. It could be other things also so check itout.
Answered 7/3/2015
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Yes: Whenever there is pain associated with redness in an eye it is advisable to see your eye doctor as soon as possible.
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