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Could Dryness Of Eyes Be Caused By Facial Palsy?
hello doctor , 2 years back i was suffered from disease called facial palsy .. after that i got problem with my left eye sometimes i feel that it is dry and vision is also bluer sometimes ...is it because of that or should i consult to an eye specialist? please help.
Wed, 23 Apr 2014
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It seems from the history that you are having facial palsy. Facial nerve supplies the orbicularis oculi muscle and plays an important role in blinking. Facial nerve palsy leads to decreased blinking and inability to close the eyelids called as lagophthalmos.
Because of lagophthalmos dryness of eyes results.
The treatment is by use of artificial tears till the facial palsy improves. Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
It seems from the history that you are having facial palsy. Facial nerve supplies the orbicularis oculi muscle and plays an important role in blinking. Facial nerve palsy leads to decreased blinking and inability to close the eyelids called as lagophthalmos.
Because of lagophthalmos dryness of eyes results.
The treatment is by use of artificial tears till the facial palsy improves. Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
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