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The path to getting diagnosed and treated for chronic dry eye can look a little different for everyone. Sometimes it takes a long time to get a proper diagnosis. And even after a diagnosis, it may take multiple treatments to find one that helps. Share more about your experience and test your dry eye knowledge in the polls below.

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