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Suggested otc remedies for dry eyes? can swimming laps a couple times per week cause dry eyes? i use goggles but some water seeps through.

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Dr. Stan Coleman answered

Dry eyes: Swimming probably not a cause of dry eyes. The chlorine certainly is an irritant. Any Otc lubricating drops preferable non preserved can be helpful.

Answered 4/12/2015

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A member asked:

Suggested otc remedies for dry eyes? can swimming laps a couple times per week cause dry eyes? i use goggles but some water seeps through.

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Dr. Stan Coleman answered

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