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Is it normal for the eyes to feel like sand while spending time on computer?
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No: Foreign body sensation (FBS) or sand feeling are usually signs of dry eyes. You must check your eyes for dry eyes, blepharitis and some other causes of fbs.
Answered 9/28/2016
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