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My eyes "hurt", and are terribly dry and irritated. no apparent redness or anything. it started when i switched from lisdexamphetamine to ritalin (methylphenidate)?

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Dry eyes: Many meds can dry out tear film more. Try using lid hygiene (see Eyedoc2020.blogspot.com: step ladder approach to dry eye: steps 1-3); increasing omega 3 intake, artificial tears. If no improvement, Restasis Rx may help. Sometimes the offending medicine has to be switched.

Answered 8/2/2016

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