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Systane gel drops make my eyes and around my eyes feel numb for few minutes. is this normal? or is this side effect?

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Dr. Dia Arpon answered

It is likely a side : It is not one of the common side effects reported. If it does not go away or if you have vision changes I would let the prescribing physician know

Answered 9/18/2015

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