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Dry eye and Starbursts
I was diagnosed with dry eye one month back . Doctor had suggested artficial tear drops. I used it but not regularly prescribed as by doctor. From last week I'm seeing Starbursts around lights is this common
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Hello. These are suggestive of dryness Kindly use lubricating eyedrop as prescribed Consult treating ophthalmologist if problem persist
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