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A 22-year-old female asked:

In the afternoon i have a hard time keeping my eyes open- i do wear contacts not sure if thats the case. what could it be?

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Dr. Jay Bradley
Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered
Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 20 years experience
Dry eye: The most common cause of this issue is contac lens intolerance due to dry eye and eye irritation. I recommend frequent artificial tears to lubricate the eyes. If no improvement, you should see an eye doctor.
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