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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It’s supposed to prevent dry eyes.
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Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Directed by Scarlett Johansson in her directorial debut, Eleanor the Great's poignancy won't leave a dry eye in the theater.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Vision Changes Vitamin A deficiency may cause gradual vision loss or xerophthalmia, a serious dry eye condition that can lead to night blindness.
—Laura Schober, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Staring at a screen all day can cause discomfort and symptoms like dry eyes, blurred vision, headaches, and eye irritation.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
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Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Directed by Scarlett Johansson in her directorial debut, Eleanor the Great's poignancy won't leave a dry eye in the theater.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Vision Changes Vitamin A deficiency may cause gradual vision loss or xerophthalmia, a serious dry eye condition that can lead to night blindness.
—Laura Schober, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Staring at a screen all day can cause discomfort and symptoms like dry eyes, blurred vision, headaches, and eye irritation.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Dry eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20eye. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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