is a common condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears to keep the eye wet and comfortable. Common symptoms of Dry Eye include feelings of stinging, burning, or scratchiness of the eyes, production of stringy mucus in the eyes and extreme irritation from smoke. Dry Eye can make it difficult or impossible to wear contact lenses. Dry Eye is normally associated with aging, because tear production decreases with age. Women after menopause are most afflicted. Dry Eye can also be associated with arthritis and accompanied by a dry mouth.
a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture in the eye(s), causing sensations of dryness, scratchiness, burning; can be caused by conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, xerophthalmia, lupus erythematosis, Grave's disease, diabetes, or scleroderma
a condition brought about by abnormal production in the quantity or quality of tears.
inadequate lubrication of the eyball due to exposure or decreased tear production; can lead to corneal ulceration
a common culprit, due to lack of proper tear production
Corneal and conjunctival dryness due to deficient tear production, environmental dryness, and/or medication. Patients with dry eye may experience foreign body sensation, burning, blurred vision and/or redness. It is treated by lubrication regimens, environmental humidification, temporary and/or permanent blocking of tear ducts, and nutritional suppliments.
A condition of the eye in which adequate tears are not being produced to keep the surface of the eye moist and lubricated
A decline in either the tear quality or quantity that bathe the outside area of the cornea. This may lead to symptoms such as: tearing, burning, irritation, or a sandy feeling.
A common problem. May be due to dry air, poor tear quality or quantity, blinking infrequently, or a disorder of the eye's surface. Click HERE for more info.
A lack of adequate tears (moisture) in the eye(s). Tears are critically important for healthy eyes and clear vision.
Dryness of eye tissue usually due to deficient tear production that can cause burning, stinging and the feeling that something is in the eye. This occurs commonly in LASIK patients in the weeks following surgery.
A Syndrome characterized by corneal dryness due to deficient tear production.
A deficiency of tears. The main symptom is usually a scratchy or sandy feeling as if something is in the eye. Other symptoms may include stinging or burning of the eye; episodes of excess tearing that follow periods of very dry sensation; a stringy discharge from the eye; and pain and redness of the eye. Sometimes people with dry eye experience heaviness of the eyelids or blurred, changing, or decreased vision, although loss of vision is uncommon. See the entire definition of Dry eye
Lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture in the eye. Most dry eye complaints are temporary and easily relieved; dry eye syndrome is chronic and needs more advanced treatment by an eyecare practitioner.
One of the most common problems reported to eye doctors. Occurs when tear glands produce too few tears and cause itching, burning or even reduced vision. Your doctor may prescribe "artificial tears" to correct this problem.
The term dry eye is used to describe a variety of ocular disorders with diverse aetiopathogenesis but similar symptoms: discomfort, a feeling of dryness, burning or stinging, grittiness, foreign body sensation and photophobia. Detailed Dry Eye and Lasik Information
Diabetic dogs may be prone to this condition where tear production is abnormally low or absent. Tears nourish the cornea (surface of the eye) keeping it healthy. Lack of tears causes the cornea to become dry and painful and can lead to serious problems. A sign of this condition is a greenish or white milky discharge from the eyes. The eye vet can test for tear production and this condition can be treated with drops. About "dry eye", the eye specialist insisted that this condition is not related to the diabetes, but a friend found me an article stating that this is a common problem with diabetic dogs. (from Anne Fiorenzo) See Cataracts and Progressive Retinal Atrophy for more information concerning eyes.