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Eye doctors say MADE, like maskne orfogged-up glasses, are not reasons to skip a mask. "The real reason for bringing this to people's attention is to say, 'Hey, if you notice this, this is why it's happening and let's help you manage your dry eye while you continue to wear your mask," Lyndon Jones, the director of the Center for Ocular Research and Education at Canada's University of Waterloo tells The Washington Post.

To keep MADE at bay, doctors suggest you find a face mask that fits properly, so that air has less of a chance of escaping from the top. Also, step away from the computer every 20 minutes to give your eyes a break. And speak to an eye specialist when you feel an early onset of MADE, which includes discomfort and blurred vision.

Much as we hate all the associated problems that come with wearing face masks, there is a compelling reason you need to keep them on. The CDC says clinical studies have shown that face masks are an important ally in the pandemic, because they catch potentially infectious droplets before they spread through coughing, sneezing, talking, or raising your voice. This means masks, along with social distancing, are still the best way to keep the virus from spreading.

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The reason your face mask might be causing dry eye - The List

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