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Symptoms & Signs Index |
| Dry Eye | |
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Definition: A condition associated with inadequate tear production and marked by redness of the conjunctiva, by itching and burning of the eye, and usually by filaments of desquamated epithelial cells adhering to the cornea. |
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Medical terms related to
dry eye : Eye, Dry, Xerophthalmia, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, Sjogren's Syndrome |
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Common
causes of dry eye: o Aging o Sun exposure o Smoking or second-hand smoke exposure o Cold or allergy medicines o Burns o Weather (particularly warm, dry, windy) o Trauma Injury o Conjunctivitis (such as from infections) o Dry environment or workplace (wind, air conditioning)
Other Causes of
dry eye: |
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Call your
doctor if dry eye is
accompanied by: o Red or painful eyes. o Flaking, discharge, or a lesion on eye or eyelid o Trauma to the eye o Bulging eye or a drooping eyelid o Joint pain, swelling, or stiffness o Dry mouth. |
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Prevention and
self-care: o Try artificial tears, drops or ointment o Don't smoke, avoid second-hand smoke o Avoid direct wind, and air conditioning o Use a humidifier, especially in the winter o Purposefully blink more often, est your eyes |
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