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A 35-year-old female asked:

I wake up every morning with really sore eyes. they are blurry, watery and generally sore, takes around 20-30 minutes to clear. haven't had any injury?

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Dr. Richard Bensinger
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Eye dryness: This is most likely eye dryness which is more manifest during sleep and soon after awakening. You might try using pain eye ointment at bedtime to see if that helps. If not, see your ophthalmologist for more comprehensive treatment
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