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My eyes burn when i use any brand or type of eyedrops or saline solution or plain water. is my tear film too acid or alkaline? how can i cure this pr
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Dry eye: Saline solution and plain water will usually burn because they are not buffered for the eye. Artificial tears are almost always properly buffered. If they burn when you put them in, it is usually because the eye surface is very dry to begin with. I would recommend putting in the artificial tears on a regular basis. After a day or two the burning should stop. If not, you need an eye exam.
Answered 6/6/2018
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