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DRY EYES – GENERAL INFORMATION
While most eye inflammations lead to an increased production of tears with watering of the eyes, sometimes the reverse, with dry eyes resulting, can be an annoyance.
There are a few rare conditions where the production of tears by the lacrimal glands is reduced but the problem can occur in the elderly as tear glands age and so produce less tears.
Failure to blink frequently may also be a cause of drying of the eyes.
Artificial tears are available in drop form and may be prescribed although some are available from the chemist without prescription.
These drops are a lubricant, contain no active drugs and may be used frequently without risk to the eyes.
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