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Drops prescribed for dry eyes, but they're very expensive. i've heard of castor oil drops at night, but is there a type you should or shouldn't use?
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UsePrescriptionOnly: I will not recommend using Castor Oil or any other drops but use the Prescribed eye drops only.Discuss with your Opthalmologist or prescribing doctor what else you can use for dry eyes
Answered 1/15/2017
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