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Dry eyes are a common source of discomfort. Decreased production of fluids from tear glands can destabilize the tear film, allowing it to break down rapidly and create dry spots on the surface of eyes. An imbalance in the substances that make up the tear film also causes dry eyes.
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Severe
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260 | |
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Moderate
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578 | |
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Mild
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391 | |
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None
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114 |
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eye Drops | 115 | ||
| Restasis | 54 | ||
| Systane Eye Drops | 23 | ||
| Lubricant Eye Drops | 11 | ||
| Artificial Tears | 7 | ||
| RefreshTears | 6 | ||
| Omega 3 Fish Oil | 5 | ||
| Lotemax | 4 | ||
| Refresh Dry Eye Therapy | 4 | ||
| Viscotears | 4 | ||
| GenTeal | 4 | ||
| Flaxseed Oil | 4 | ||
| Clear Eyes | 3 | ||
| TheraTears Liquid Gel | 3 | ||
| Blink Tears | 3 | ||
| Natural Tears | 3 | ||
| GenTeal PM Eye Ointment | 3 | ||
| Punctal plugs (tear duct plugs) | 3 | ||
| Celluvisc | 3 | ||
| Optive | 2 | ||
| Tears Again | 2 | ||
| Systane Ultra | 2 | ||
| ketotifen ophthalmic | 2 | ||
| Ocular lubricant | 2 | ||
| Optive Sensitive | 2 | ||
| Tear Duct Surgery | 2 | ||
| Pataday Rx Eye Drops | 2 | ||
| Lutein | 2 | ||
| Visine Tears | 2 | ||
| Fish Oil | 2 |
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