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Some insect went in the eye so there is swelling in the eye and eye became red and swelling is there...I want advice regarding what I should do immediately
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Wash your eyes gently with cold water. Use a wide mouth cup of cold water, dip your affected eye in it and blink repeatedly. If not relieved by simple measures, you may need a specialist (ophthalmologist) consultation.
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