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6. Chronic Dry Eye

Chronic dry eyes affect vision in the long term, including increasing the risk of cornea damage. People with the autoimmune disease Sjögrens syndrome, for example, are more likely to develop keratoconjunctivitis sicca, which causes drying of the conjunctiva — the essential eye membrane — sensitivity to light, and burning. Taking one to two grams of flaxseed oil daily reduces eye inflammation and provides symptom relief.

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