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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These pills can cause side effects, including dry eyes or mouth and constipation.
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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
There wasn't a dry eye on the Good Morning America set after record executive David Geffen and philanthropic businessman Kenneth C. Griffin made a massive $400 million donation to advance cancer research Tuesday on the beloved talk show.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2023
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
There wasn't a dry eye on the Good Morning America set after record executive David Geffen and philanthropic businessman Kenneth C. Griffin made a massive $400 million donation to advance cancer research Tuesday on the beloved talk show.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2023
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“Dry eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20eye. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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