dry eye

The condition in which the eye suffers from a lack of natural moisture. Artificial tears, also known as eye drops, are the most common way to treat dry eyes.

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Dry Eye Syndrome

Last Modified: July 29, 2010

Dry eye syndrome is a chronic lack of natural moisture and lubrication in the eye, resulting from a problem with the quality or quantity of tears. According to eye experts, dry eye syndrome is one of the… View Full Article

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