Dry eye syndrome

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Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry Eye Syndrome (pronunciation: /draɪ aɪ sɪnˈdroʊm/), also known as Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (pronunciation: /kɛrətoʊˌkɒndʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs ˈsɪkə/), is a common condition that occurs when the eyes do not make enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly. This leads to the eyes drying out and becoming inflamed (red and swollen) and irritated.

Etymology

The term "Dry Eye Syndrome" is derived from the symptoms of the condition, where the eyes are dry due to insufficient tear production or rapid tear evaporation. The term "Keratoconjunctivitis sicca" is derived from Greek and Latin words: "kerato" meaning cornea, "conjunctivitis" referring to inflammation of the conjunctiva, and "sicca" meaning dry.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome include:

Causes

Dry Eye Syndrome can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

Treatment

Treatment for Dry Eye Syndrome may include:

See Also

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