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Is saline solution the same as artificial tears?
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No: Artificial tears is a more complex solution than saline. Artificial tears contain salt and other electrolytes, a buffer and a thickening agent. Saline is okay to put in your eyes but does not work as well as artificial tears.
Answered 1/17/2021
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