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Hi, i am suffering from dry eyes for years and want to cure it. i am underweight and unfit so the cause can be that i am low on fatty acids or something else. how can i know what is the cause of it so i can treat it by changing my diet ? thanks?

Q: hi, i am suffering from dry eyes for years and want to cure it. i am underweight and unfit so the cause can be that i am low on fatty acids or something else. how can i know what is the cause of it so i can treat it by changing my diet ? thanks?

: It is best that you see an Ophthalmologist and get a good eye exam. He /she will diagnose and tell you the cause and how to treat it.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It is best that you see an Ophthalmologist and get a good eye exam. He /she will diagnose and tell you the cause and how to treat it.

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Answered 11/16/2021

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A member asked:

Hi, i am suffering from dry eyes for years and want to cure it. i am underweight and unfit so the cause can be that i am low on fatty acids or something else. how can i know what is the cause of it so i can treat it by changing my diet ? thanks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Fields and 2 doctors agreed

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