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- Also called Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- More common in women than in men
- Commonly occurs in people age 60 and above
- Dry eyes will produce more tears as a natural defense to remedy the problem
- Symptoms: dryness, burning, foreign body sensation, pain, itching, redness, light sensitivity, blurred vision
- McMonnies & Ho dry eye questionnaire: used in clinical studies
- Slit lamp: used to determine dry eye
- Can be caused by high blood pressure drugs
- Place a warm wash cloth on your closed eyes several times a day to help open clogged oil glands
- Sometimes duct surgery needed
- Large amounts of dust or particles in the air may worsen symptoms
- Schirmer's test: used to measure moisture
- Can be aggravated by reading, computer use, driving, or watching television
- Artificial tears can help in some cases
- Some drugs like antihistamines and birth control pills can also cause dryness
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Dry eye is a condition characterized by dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye which results in pain and discomfort to patients.
Causes
Some possible causes of dry eye are a decrease in the production of tears which is usually considered a natural process during aging and after menopause in women. Dry eye can also occur secondary to squinting which commonly occurs during computer work, reading, driving or microscope usage. Eyelid problems, medications and environment can also lead to dry eyes. A dry, hot and especially windy climate may aggravate dry eye. Cigarette smoking in an enclosed space may also cause dry eye.Medical Conditions
Certain medical conditions can also cause dry eyes such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma and Sjogren's syndrome.Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Dry Eye, please consult your doctor.-
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Dry Eye Questions
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Dry Eye Support Groups, Discussions and Blogs
- Daily Strength: Dry Eye Support Group
- MDJunction.com: Dry Eyes Online Support Group
- MedHelp: Dry Eyes Posts
- SecondCherry: Dry Eyes? Your Computer May Be the Culprit (March 26, 2008)
- Fitness Pros: Dry Eye Treatments: The Good Oil! (March 10, 2008)
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i need to bring eye drops all the time now. doc was right, i do have dry eyes.
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Dry eyes and neck pain/problems - Dry Eye Talk http://tinyurl.com/ycnkwfl
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eye pain! ahh so dry x.x
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'I wake up every morning with the boogers in my eye Yes they are that dry'
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