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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For years, individuals with high prescriptions, thin corneas, or chronic dry eye were often told that surgery simply wasn’t an option.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
By the end of the four-hour-plus film, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Poor ventilation in office buildings, along with tight quarters and air filters that aren’t regularly cleaned or replaced, can allow dust, allergens, and other irritants to build up—potentially contributing to dry eyes, skin irritation, or dull-looking skin.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 8 Apr. 2026
Steam, or even cool condensation from a humidifier, is effective for dry eye.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
By the end of the four-hour-plus film, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Poor ventilation in office buildings, along with tight quarters and air filters that aren’t regularly cleaned or replaced, can allow dust, allergens, and other irritants to build up—potentially contributing to dry eyes, skin irritation, or dull-looking skin.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 8 Apr. 2026
Steam, or even cool condensation from a humidifier, is effective for dry eye.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Dry eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20eye. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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