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
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Some people cannot consistently use fans because of allergies, asthma or dry eyes, since fans can pick up and blow around dust and other allergens.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
The two most common symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth.
—Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 8 July 2025
This autoimmune disease primarily affects the salivary and tear glands, resulting in dry mouth and dry eyes.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
While some research suggests dry eye is more common in menopausal women, other studies have found no such link, Singman explains.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 27 May 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
The two most common symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth.
—Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 8 July 2025
This autoimmune disease primarily affects the salivary and tear glands, resulting in dry mouth and dry eyes.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
While some research suggests dry eye is more common in menopausal women, other studies have found no such link, Singman explains.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for dry eye
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“Dry eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20eye. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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