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My eyes feel dry when i wake up in the morning, but during the day they feel fine with no dryness. what would that be?
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They may be: Slightly open when you sleep. Use a lubricant, like refresh pm, at bedtime.
Answered 4/20/2013
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Nocturnal dry eye : Not unusual symptom. Often during sleep, eyes dry and generally some reflex tearing occurs. Mucous production also helps protect the drying ocular surface. Some individuals eyelids slightly drift open during sleep too. When you awake and during the day, tear production is increased, blinking restores surface moisture distribution, oil/mucus glands helping. Solution: gel drops/no fans/humidifier.
Answered 12/9/2013
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