Individuals medically diagnosed with "dry eyes" experience feelings of dryness, itchiness, burning, and general irritation in their eyes. Dry eyes can be caused by a decreased production of tears by the tear-producing glands in the eyes. What treatment would help alleviate dry eyes?

A) stimulating production of aqueous humor
B) blocking the eyelid openings used to drain tears
C) stimulating production of vitreous humor


Answer: B

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