What Is Dry Eye?

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Dry Eye More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Ashesh Sahib | permalink
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For further reading: http://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/eye-and-vision-problems/glossary-of-eye-and-vision-conditions/dry-eye ^[1]

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Dry Eye Syndrome: Get Facts on Treatment and Drops More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Old Snake | permalink
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Read about dry eyes (dry eye syndrome, keratoconjunctivitis sicca). Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of dry eyes.

For further reading: http://www.medicinenet.com/dry_eyes/article.htm ^[2]

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Are Smartphones Making Your Child's Eyes Too Dry? More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Kris Freeberg | permalink
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Kids who use smartphones and other devices could be more prone to dry eye disease.
Tags: dry eye syndrome dry eyes allergy itchy eyes tear eye drops eyedrops red eyes punctum plugs punctal plugs treatments causes keratitis sicca keratoconjunctivitis sicca

For further reading: http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/dryeye.htm ^[3]

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Dry Eye Syndrome: Learn About Common Causes More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by ALAN COVARRUBIAS | permalink
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Read about dry eye syndrome (DES) causes, symptoms, medications and treatment. Chronic, severe DES may cause infection, scarring of the eyes and even vision loss. The innermost layer ...

For further reading: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/dry_eye_syndrome/article_em.htm ^[4]

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The Causes and Treatment of Dry Eyes More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by shirin brenick | permalink
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Dry eye is a common condition. Learn more from WebMD about causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Tags: dry eye, dry eyes, tears, duct, menopause, drops, ointment, plug, restasis, punctal occlusion, surgery, artificial tears, eyedrops, sjogrens syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, steroid eyedrops, cautery and dry eyes

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/eye-health-dry-eyes ^[5]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 3 month(s) ago

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References & Citations

1. http://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/eye-and-vision-problems/glossary-of-eye-and-vision-conditions/dry-eye

2. http://www.medicinenet.com/dry_eyes/article.htm

3. http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/dryeye.htm

4. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/dry_eye_syndrome/article_em.htm

5. http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/eye-health-dry-eyes