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My eyes have crust on them i the morning and i can't open them, and during the day my eyes sometimes get a film over them and my vision is blury?

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Dry eyes: Crusting in the morning and blurry vision off and on during the day can be a sign of dry eyes---artificial tears should help.

Answered 12/10/2012

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

See a doctor: This sounds like an infection. See an ophthalmologist soon.

Answered 8/27/2018

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