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A member asked:

Everytime i put artificial tears my eyes feel heavy and they go really blurry .. how can i cure it asap?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Single-vial: If you are using a multi-dose eye drop, the preservative present may cause your cornea to swell leading to blurred vision (usually when used 4 or more times a day). Try switching to the single-use kind and see if this relieves your problem , however this may take a few days for your cornea to recover.

Answered 3/8/2014

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