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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And there wasn’t a dry eye in the crowd during the ceremony.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
New & Noteworthy Blink Nourish Lubricating Eye Drops deliver instant hydration while replenishing essential nutrients lost to dry eyes.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Although the visual effects may be subtle compared to other eye conditions, dry eye can still have a significant impact on quality of life.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
It’s supposed to prevent dry eyes.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
New & Noteworthy Blink Nourish Lubricating Eye Drops deliver instant hydration while replenishing essential nutrients lost to dry eyes.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Although the visual effects may be subtle compared to other eye conditions, dry eye can still have a significant impact on quality of life.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
It’s supposed to prevent dry eyes.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Dry eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20eye. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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