Health Tip: Seeing a Doctor About Eye Pain

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(HealthDay News) -- Eye pain could be caused by a simple, treatable problem, but it can be an indication of something more serious.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers this list of warning signs that you should see a doctor about your eye pain:

• You have something stuck in your eye.
• Your pain appeared after an injury to your eye.
• Your pain doesn't appear to be caused by straining your eyes or a virus.
• Your pain is accompanied by another medical issue, such as a rash or herpes infection.
• Your pain is extreme or it persists for longer than two days.
• Your immune system is weak, or you've recently had surgery.
• Your eyes are red, swollen, leaking discharge or have a persistent feeling of pressure.

-- Diana Kohnle

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