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Can lyme disease cause dry eyes? also can it be transfered by fleas?

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No and no: Lyme is spread to humans by tick bites.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/31/2022

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Yes and no: Lyme disease can cause all manner of problems. Because it stimulates inflammation, i think that it can cause dry eyes. It travels via a tick only, not fleas.

Dr Namey agreed

Answered 3/14/2016

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