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My dad 55 yr , underwent a retinal detachment surgery last year using silicon ...asking for the reason why his eye is always dry every evening ?
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Surgical aftereffect: The ophthalmology center that performed your dad's eye surgery should provide follow up appointment to get his eyes checked and suggest tear drops or other medicine as indicated to treat the resultant dryness.
Answered 3/28/2018
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