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Does sitting under a ceiling fan many hours cause dry eyes and allergies?
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Yes: Any windy situation can temporarily dry the eyes by increased tear evaporation.
Answered 4/24/2015
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No: Fans can dry your eyes out, but will not lead to allergies. Exposure to allergens such as pollens and dust can cause allergy symptoms if you are allergic to them.
Answered 12/24/2019
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Yes: Yes. Fans blowing into the eyes can cause dry eye.Dry eye is very common. I would try artificial tears frequently during the day, ointment at night, warm compresses 1-2 times a day, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements. If no improvement, see an eye doctor.
Answered 8/22/2019
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