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Visual changes normal when making eye contact for a long time?
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Yes: Yes prolonged eye contact without blinking will cause the eye to dry out leading to distortion in vision.
Answered 7/1/2012
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Dry eye: Your description sounds like dry eye. Initial treatment is frequent artificial tears during the day, ountment at night, warm compresses a few times a day, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements. If no improvement, you should see an eye doctor for further evaluation.
Answered 11/22/2012
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