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Is there an eye condition that causes the eye to produce sand-like particles?
Dry eyes would be the most common. Tears have a high salt content and when the liquid or aqueous layer dries out (particularly after sleeping) small granules may be left. Simple over-the-counter tear drops may be the answer.
Answered by: Jeffrey Whitman, MD
Categories: Eye Conditions
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Answered: Feb 27, 2013
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