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Health checkup: coping with dry eyes

...If you suffer from dry eyes, adding a humidifier to your home's heating system may help.

When you drive, direct the air conditioner or heat vents toward your feet.

Artificial tear substitutes can be used to lubricate your eyes, and they can be purchased without a prescription.

If the first one you try fails, it is worth trying other brands until you find one that works.If tears alone do not bring relief, prescription drugs can be used to stimulate tear production and reduce inflammation.

Your eye doctor needs to evaluate your eyes to see if you are a candidate for this therapy.

Gwen K.

Sterns, M.D., is chief of the department of ophthalmology, Rochester General Hospital.

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