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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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Moderate
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572 | |
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Mild
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401 | |
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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 | 12 | ||
| Artificial Tears | 7 | ||
| RefreshTears | 6 | ||
| Omega 3 Fish Oil | 5 | ||
| Lotemax | 4 | ||
| Flaxseed Oil | 4 | ||
| Refresh Dry Eye Therapy | 4 | ||
| Viscotears | 4 | ||
| GenTeal | 4 | ||
| Clear Eyes | 3 | ||
| TheraTears Liquid Gel | 3 | ||
| Lacri-lube | 3 | ||
| Pataday Rx Eye Drops | 3 | ||
| GenTeal PM Eye Ointment | 3 | ||
| Punctal plugs (tear duct plugs) | 3 | ||
| Natural Tears | 3 | ||
| Celluvisc | 3 | ||
| Optive | 3 | ||
| Blink Tears | 2 | ||
| Ocular lubricant | 2 | ||
| Fish Oil | 2 | ||
| ketotifen ophthalmic | 2 | ||
| Systane Ultra | 2 | ||
| Optive Sensitive | 2 | ||
| Carmellose sodium eyedrops | 2 | ||
| Tear Duct Surgery | 2 | ||
| Visine Tears | 2 |
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