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What can i do for permanent dry eyes due to accutane?
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Usually short term: Accutane commonly causes redness and irritation which mostly goes away after discontinuation of the product. Some have subclinical dryness which is pushed over into chronic dryness after the use of Accutane but this is very uncommon. If you are having this symptoms discuss with the dermatologist who prescribed the agent and you might need a referral to an ophthalmologist.
Answered 10/19/2014
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