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What are ways to prevent dry eyes?
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Dry eye prevention: You can prevent dry eye symptoms by doing warm lid compresses, taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements, staying hydrated, and initiating topical treatment at the first signs of dry eye.
Answered 11/7/2013
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Treatment: Using oral vitamins, warm compresses, lid scrubs, artificial tears, eye ointment, wearing sunglasses, etc will help reduce dry eyes.
Answered 4/16/2013
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