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What do you suggest if my eyes are really dry and have been for ages?

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Dry eye: Dry eye is common. Rejuvenate tear film: apply heat to eyelids without burning your skin (hot towel in hot water; avoid pushing on eye); re-heating when towel gets cold (this will open the meibomian glands) and use artificial tears 4x/day during day & gel in pm. See eyemd otherwise. Good luck; see my blog for full instructions: step ladder approach for dry eye: eyedoc2020.blogspot.com

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Answered 8/4/2014

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