Inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye, due to inadequate tear secretion.
Example sentencesExamples
- The primary goal in managing dry eye is to replenish or preserve the tear film.
- When the process is compromised, the painful condition of dry eye occurs.
- The four patients had Stevens-Johnson syndrome, marked by cloudy corneas, dry eye and pain.
- Topical eye medications are also prescribed for eye infections and dry eye.
- Many conditions can interfere with the three sources of the tear film and lead to dry eye.