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hlthe2b

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1. Dryness is a big deal. Humidifier use and sterile saline eyedrops can help alot.

Reply to Mike 03 (Original post)

Mon Jan 25, 2021, 07:23 AM

Jan 2021

But an aside. Hot water (heated) humidifiers will kill most pathogens, but the introduction of "cool" humidifiers pose a risk for multiple pathogens, including Legionella bacteria and multiple fungi. Keep 'em clean.

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Why some people struggle with blurred vision/vision problems during winter [View all] Mike 03 Jan 2021 OP

Dryness is a big deal. Humidifier use and sterile saline eyedrops can help alot. hlthe2b Jan 2021 #1

Interesting! Thank you. Squinch Jan 2021 #2

I'm going to add take a close look at your eyelids right at the roots of your eyelashes tanyev Jan 2021 #3

"Screen time" - TV and computers an eBooks cause the eyes to blink at a lower rate question everything Jan 2021 #4

Lots of computer screen use does seem to make my eyes dry so I try to use drops before bedtime wishstar Jan 2021 #5