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Mom in mid-stage ft dementia. gets bloodshot eyes every 3-4 wks. on namenda, (memantine) aricept, 0.25mg risperdal. most likely drugs or disease the cause?
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Partly,: Persons with dementis blink a lot less than needed. You see them staring off into space. The eyes are usually red form dryness irritation. Use lubricating eye drops as needed-; refresh, systane or blink eyes drops all are available as over the counter treatment.
Answered 4/1/2014
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