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I have dry eyes in the morning after after a good nights rest , if i have to nap during the day my eyes are normal , i went to an optometrist and she as told me my sight is fine , and the dryness levels are fine what could be the reason i am 30 years?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

AM dry eyes: Dry eyes after a sound sleep is not unusual because of lack of blinking while sleeping soundly. Apparently you don't have a significant dry eye condition otherwise. I suggest using artificial tears in the morning if your eyes are temporarily uncomfortably dry.

Answered 8/13/2020

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A member asked:

I have dry eyes in the morning after after a good nights rest , if i have to nap during the day my eyes are normal , i went to an optometrist and she as told me my sight is fine , and the dryness levels are fine what could be the reason i am 30 years?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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