dry eye syndrome
Insufficient ocular lubrication
Dry eye syndrome is a condition where the eyes don't produce enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly, causing discomfort, irritation, and blurred vision.
Common causes include aging, screen use, contact lenses, and certain medications.
Also called dry eye disease or simply dry eye: The doctor diagnosed her with dry eye syndrome and recommended artificial tears.
Manufactured eye moisture drops
- warm compressesHeated material applied therapeutically
- humidifierMoisture-adding appliance
Combustion in progress
- grittinessRough granular quality
- scratchinessRough, irritating texture quality
- stingingCausing sharp pain
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
redness · watering · photophobia · blurred vision · eye fatigue · irritation · discomfort · rawness
Eye's clear outer dome
- conjunctivaMucous membrane lining eyelids
- tear ductsEye's drainage system
- punctaLacrimal drainage openings
Growing older over time
- contact lensesVision aids worn on eyes
- LASIKCorneal vision correction
- hormonal changesFluctuations in body messengers
- medicationsSubstances treating medical conditions
air conditioning · low humidity · autoimmune disease · menopause · antihistamines · wind exposure · dehydration
Eyelid margin inflammation
- lagophthalmosInability to close eyelid
- rosaceaFacial redness disorder
- rheumatoid arthritisAutoimmune joint disease
- lupusChronic autoimmune disorder
artificial tears
Manufactured eye moisture drops
- warm compressesHeated material applied therapeutically
- humidifierMoisture-adding appliance
burning
Combustion in progress
- grittinessRough granular quality
- scratchinessRough, irritating texture quality
- stingingCausing sharp pain
soreness · redness · watering · photophobia · blurred vision · eye fatigue · irritation · discomfort · rawness · prickling
cornea
Eye's clear outer dome
- conjunctivaMucous membrane lining eyelids
- tear ductsEye's drainage system
- punctaLacrimal drainage openings
aging
Growing older over time
- contact lensesVision aids worn on eyes
- LASIKCorneal vision correction
- hormonal changesFluctuations in body messengers
medications · air conditioning · low humidity · autoimmune disease · menopause · antihistamines · wind exposure · dehydration
blepharitis
Eyelid margin inflammation
- lagophthalmosInability to close eyelid
- rosaceaFacial redness disorder
- rheumatoid arthritisAutoimmune joint disease
interferometry
Measurement using wave combination patterns
- Tear Disordersdry eye, watery eyes, blocked tear duct
- aging eyespresbyopia, cataracts, macular degeneration, AMD, dry eyes
- tear systemtears, tear gland, tear glands, tear duct, tear ducts
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