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Does nac-acetyl cysteine help relieve dry eye?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably not: Only reference i found for ocular use is to breaking up mucus. There are otc drops for dry eye, but if they don't work, see eye doc for thorough exam & treatment options.

Answered 4/8/2019

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Mucomyst (acetylcysteine): This medication is helpful in prevent recurrence of filaments in severe dry eye but does not treat dry eye itself. See your eye doctor for appropriate dry eye therapy.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/13/2019

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A member asked:

Does nac-acetyl cysteine help relieve dry eye?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

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