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I have dryness and pain in my left eye, when i wake up, both eyes are red but eye drops clears it. is this serious?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dry eyes: can be a symptoms of other underlying illnesses. Please consult BOTH your PCP and your ophthalmologist for comprehensive exams and testing for possible autoimmune ( Sjogren's) or other inflammatory illnesses.

Dr Rhoads and 7 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have dryness and pain in my left eye, when i wake up, both eyes are red but eye drops clears it. is this serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Rhoads and 7 doctors agreed

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