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Dry eyes due to contacts

2016-04-16 15:02:04
I have recently started wearing contact lenses and I am encountering a problem of dry eyes could someone please suggest me some eye drop that I could use to keep my eye hydrated. Can I use the refresh tears drop to hydrate my eye while wearing contacts?
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At your age it is not easy to get a dry eye with contacts..there has to be an exacerbating factor like AC or Computer use for longer hours . Always get eye examination to rule out any other cause before continuing to use contacts. .Refresh tears are only a support ..

Answered2016-04-18 11:36:33

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U can use refresh tears

Answered2016-04-17 15:45:30

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Better consult an eye specialist. He can choose best for you among hundreds available commercially after examining you properly.

Answered2016-04-17 02:39:02

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