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Not sure if pink eye or infection
Not sure if i have pink eye on an infection from a dirty makeup brush. Nearest doctor that covers my insurance is about 2 hours away on public transportation. Want to know if I should see him or wait it out with hot compresses
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Hello I  an understand your concern but Information provided by you is incomplete Kindly elaborate your symptoms or share photos of your eye so that I may guide you better Regards
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