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Epithelial ingrowth worrisome and fixable? Is this normal? Would this be why I have blurry vision and some pain?

wanderingeye2Jan 11, 2019
After 2 months of vision eyes and some pain, the doc indicated I have epithelial ingrowth and prescribed a steroid. If that doesnt work, then he said he will clean up the ingrowth. Is this normal? Would this be why I have blurry vision and some pain? Will the procedure help the issue?

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Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Jan 13, 2019
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