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What can be done about severe dry eyes due to medicines?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dry eyes: Eliminate offending agents and consult your doctor for alternative remedies.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Dry eye: Dry eye due to medicine can be treated by adjusting the medications to others without the dry eye side effect.

Answered 10/5/2012

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