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Light sensitivity, watering eyes, what is the usual cause?
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Light sensitivity: Usually the casue is dry eyes or allergies..It's best to d/w ophthalomolgist who can do a shirmer test to assess tear production as well as examine your eyes to assess for and allergies or infection.
Answered 9/16/2014
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