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Do i get more uv damage with wet eyes or dry eyes? i use lubricating eye drops every two hours. i always avoid the sun and bright sunlight after putting in drops, until eyes dry. should i continue this precaution or is it okay to get sun in wet eyes?
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Keep wet: The eye drops should prevent sun damage. Drying of the eyes can be part of the development of keratitis. I am unaware of any literature that suggests the wetting the eyes intensifies the rays and makes them more prone to sun injury. In fact treatment for sunburned eyes is saline drops.
Answered 11/7/2019
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