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Can dry eyes be related to trigeminal nerve pain?
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Possible: Normal eye sensation (via trigeminal) is required for the blink reflex which keeps eye lubricated. If trigeminal nerve not working normally, it could cause dry eye.
Answered 10/9/2018
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Trigeminal nerve : Issues that effect the trigeminal nerve can cause decrease sensation to the eye and secondary neurotrophic keratitis and dry eye.
Answered 10/6/2012
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