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How many eye doctor visit until prescribing drops b/c otc drops have no effect on my chronic dry eyes. $25per visit,same issue no relief. 2x already.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

There are: systemic (pills) medicines for some cases of dry eye plus some NEWER drops....get a second opinion! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 3/18/2018

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