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dry eye
noun
: a condition associated with inadequate tear production and marked by redness, itching, and burning of the eye
called also dry eye syndrome
Examples of dry eye in a Sentence
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Eye conditions that can cause night blindness include: glaucoma, a disease that damages the eye’s optic nerves and blood vessels
cataracts, cloudy areas in the lens that distort or block the passage of light through the lens
dry eye syndrome.
—Matthew Solan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
These pills can cause side effects, including dry eyes or mouth and constipation.
—Nina Agrawal, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Applying a warm compress to the eye is a natural remedy for dry eyes.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 21 Mar. 2024
Your eye care specialist can also help identify dry eye and recommend treatment.
—Matthew Solan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
What is dry eye syndrome, and how do eyes become dry?
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 21 Mar. 2024
The products in question claimed to help pink eye, dry eyes, and eyestrain and the FDA says that these products violate federal regulations.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2023
For example, chronic dry eye is a common condition that affects individuals of all ages.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
With barely a dry eye in the room, Jakes Roberts concluded with a spirit fortifying prayer.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 26 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1950, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near dry eye
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“Dry eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20eye. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
Medical Definition
dry eye
noun
: a condition associated with inadequate tear production and marked by redness of the conjunctiva, by itching and burning of the eye, and usually by filaments of desquamated epithelial cells adhering to the cornea
called also keratoconjunctivitis sicca
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