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A member asked:

After i drink a bit of bourbon the night before, the next morning my eyes are so sore. why is that?

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No tears: With alcohol; related sleep the eyes may not stay closed increasing evaporation a drying symptoms upon awakening. Use drops or ointment applied before sleep in these occasions.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 6/13/2014

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