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What causes teary, itchy, reddish and painful eyes especially when it is cold, also light sensitivity. atimes difficult sleeping. are these allergy issues? if it's allergies, right treatment?

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Often dry eyes can cause these symptoms, suggest preservative free tears 6-8 x per day, night time use of tear ointments for sleeping. In addition make sure that your are adequately hydrated with fluids, 3 liters per day for healthy females and 4 L per day for healthy males., only if your are not on water/fluid restrictions by your pcp.

Answered 5/28/2022

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