What Is Dry Eye?

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Tip 1 - Dry Eye

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ashesh Sahib | permalink

For further reading: http://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/eye-and-vision-problems/glossary-of-eye-and-vision-conditions/dry-eye ^[1]

Tip 2 - Dry Eye Syndrome: Get Facts on Treatment and Drops

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Old Snake | permalink

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]

Tip 3 - Are Smartphones Making Your Child's Eyes Too Dry?

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Kris Freeberg | permalink

Kids who use smartphones and other devices could be more prone to dry eye disease.
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For further reading: http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/dryeye.htm ^[3]

Tip 4 - Dry Eye Syndrome: Learn About Common Causes

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by ALAN COVARRUBIAS | permalink

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]

Tip 5 - The Causes and Treatment of Dry Eyes

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by shirin brenick | permalink

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]