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What can I do about dry eyes after turbinoplasty?

January 14, 2017
Asked By:katieesposito in Southgate, MI

After having turbinoplasty, my left eye is extremely dry. Eye drops do not help. This has gone on for 3 months causing blurred vision and discomfort

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Answer: Your dry eye may not be due to your turbinate surgery.

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Answer: Your dry eye may not be due to your turbinate surgery.

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