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Hello when i wake up after sleep my eyes were dry?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Age?: If you are over age 40, I would consider dry eyes in which inflammation in the eyelids leading to reduced tear production. Try artificial tear before you go to bed and see what follows. If problem persists, see eye doctor.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 8/9/2016

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A member asked:

Hello when i wake up after sleep my eyes were dry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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