Prevention and management of ocular dryness and irritation is an important consideration for long-term mask users.
Wearing a face mask is an important part of preventing the spread of COVID-19, but masks can come with some not-so-great side effects like “maskne” (mask acne) and foggy eyeglasses. Now, there’s another common side effect to have on your radar: Mask-Associated Dry Eye.
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