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My eyes are extremely dry they also burn and constantly are red what should i do?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Try this: Try using artificial tears three to four times per day. If this does not alleviate the problem, then see an ophthalmologist to determine what is going on.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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