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A member asked:

When using the computer there is this really annoying pain above my eye. how do i help to soothe the pain or prevent it?

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Dry eye. : This may be due to dry eyes. Treat with artificial tears and oral omega3's. Italy DMSO be due to accommodative spasm from eye strain or in corrected hyperopia.

Answered 6/25/2014

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