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	Keratoconjunctivitis sicca - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is Latin and its literal translation is "dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva".
		Dry eyes also occurs or gets worse after LASIK and other refractive surgeries, in which the corneal nerves are cut during the creation of a corneal flap.
		Consumption of dietary omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a decreased incidence of dry eyes syndrome in women.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dry_eye (2356 words)

	Dry Eyes: How to Relieve Dry Eye Syndrome - AllAboutVision.com
		Dry eye syndrome is a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture in the eye.
		Dry eyes are also a symptom of systemic diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, rosacea or Sjogren's syndrome (a triad of dry eyes, dry mouth, and rheumatoid arthritis or lupus).
		Dry eye syndrome is an ongoing condition that may not be cured (depends on the cause), but the accompanying dryness, scratchiness and burning can be managed.
	www.allaboutvision.com /conditions/dryeye.htm (1883 words)

	Dry Eye Syndrome
		Dry eye syndrome is a group of disorders affecting the film of tears over the eye.
		Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common reasons that people visit their eye health professional.
		In cases of moderate to severe dry eye, tears can be conserved by placement of a temporary or permanent plug into the channel at the inner corner of the eyelid where tears drain into the nose and the back of the throat.
	www.healthywomen.org /healthtopics/dryeyesyndrome (1007 words)

	Dry Eye Syndrome
		Dry eye is a general term used to describe a heterogeneous group of diseases resulting from inadequate wetting of the cornea and conjunctiva by the precorneal tear film (PCTF).
		Dry eye conditions are classified as various types of abnormalities that can lead to insufficient wetting of the corneal surface.
		Inflammation of the lacrimal glands, a common cause of dry eye, may also be accompanied by inflammation and drying of other mucous membranes, particularly those in the mouth, vagina, and/or respiratory tract.
	www.alconlabs.com /us/aj/disorders/dryeye/Index.jhtml (623 words)

	Dealing with Dry Eye
		Dry eye also occurs or gets worse after LASIK and other refractive surgeries, in which the corneal nerves are cut during creation of a corneal flap.
		Dry eye also can be caused by certain medications, including antihistamines, some antidepressants, birth control pills, nasal decongestants, and the prescription acne drug Accutane.
		Even though many treatments for dry eye are available without a prescription, it's wise to see a health care professional to evaluate the cause of the condition and to help you pick the best treatment.
	www.fda.gov /fdac/features/2005/305_eye.html (1237 words)

	Dry Eye Fact Sheet
		Dry eye occurs when people don’t have either enough tears, or the correct composition of tears, on the surface of their eyes to lubricate the eyes and keep them comfortable.
		Dry eye syndrome is not a frequent cause of blindness; however, it is still an important public health problem.
		Furthermore, dry eye syndrome is associated with a decreased ability to perform activities that require visual attention, such as reading and driving a car.
	www.schepens.harvard.edu /dry_eye_fact_sheet.htm (856 words)

	Balgownie Veterinary Hospital: Dry eye
		Dry eye results from a deficiency in the liquid portion of tears.
		Tears are produced by tear glands around the eye and are spread across the surface of the eye (called the cornea) by blinking.
		Dry eye is most common in middle aged and older dogs.
	www.balgownievet.com.au /1_com_eye_dry_eye.htm (963 words)

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		Dry eye syndrome is the chronic lack of lubrication and moisture in the eye, resulting in eye irritation such as a gritty or sandy feeling.
		While dry eye syndrome is not life threatening, it can cause a great deal of discomfort, a decreased quality of life, and, in severe cases, can even lead to scarring or ulceration of the cornea, and thus loss of vision.
		This is because when the eye is irritated, as is the case in dry eye syndrome, it overcompensates and produces more tears in an attempt to clear the irritation.
	www.mercola.com /track.aspx?returnUrl=/2004/mar/24/dry_eye_syndrome.htm (638 words)

	Dry Eye Syndrome
		Since these medications are often required, the dry eye condition may have to be tolerated or treated with "artificial tears." People with dry eye also much more prone to the toxic side effects of eye medications, including artificial tears.
		Things that may cause excessive dryness, such as an overly warm room, hair dryers or wind, should be avoided by a person with dry eye syndrome.
		Dry eye due to a lack of vitamin A in the diet is rare in the United States but is more common in poorer countries, especially among children.
	www.westtexaseye.com /dryeye.htm (879 words)

	DRY EYES
		Dry eye syndrome is a group of disorders affecting the film of tears over the surface of the eye.
		Using lubricating eye drops and ointments which replace the moisture that is missing and lubricate the eyes.
		Dry eye is known to be due to inflammatory disease.
	www.myeyeworld.com /files/dry_eyes.htm (422 words)

	Dry Eye Syndrome
		The Punctum is a small external orifice in the corner of the eye that serves as a "drain" for tears.
		This breakdown produces dry spots on the cornea, causing dry eye symptoms such as itchiness, grittiness, a burning sensation, and general discomfort.
		Dry eye might be caused by age-related impairments to the lacrimal gland.
	www.alconlabs.com /ca_en/eo/conditions/dryeye.jhtml (453 words)

	Eye Conditions > Dry Eye Syndrome -- EyeMDLink.com
		Dry eye syndrome is an extremely common condition, thought to affect approximately 60 million Americans.
		Dry eye syndrome can usually be diagnosed by ophthalmologists with the patients' history alone, though the exam is confirmatory.
		Two areas of research on the forefront of dry eye are the use topical androgens and cyclosporin.
	www.eyemdlink.com /Condition.asp?ConditionID=5 (852 words)

	Dry eye - Better Health Channel.
		Dry eye can afflict anyone of any age, but is more common as we get older because we produce a smaller volume of tears.
		Dry eye is particularly common in postmenopausal women and people with arthritis.
		Dry eye syndrome is characterised by insufficient tears.
	www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au /bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Dry_eye?open (840 words)

	Angeles Vision Clinic: Dry Eye
		Dry Eye is actually a collection of symptoms that make up an eye condition that stems from an imbalance in the quantity or quality of tears.
		When the eye is irritated, the lachrymal gland produces a large volume of tears which overwhelms the tear drainage system.
		Anything that may cause dryness, such as an overly warm room, hair dryers or wind, should be avoided by a person with dry eye.
	www.avclinic.com /Dry_eye.htm (1372 words)

	Dry-eye syndrome
		Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common problems treated by eye physicians.
		In addition to lubricating the eye, tears are also produced as a response to outside stimulus such as an injury or emotion.
		But these reflex tears do little to soothe a dry eye, which is why someone with watery eyes may still complain of irritation.
	www.eyesod.com /articles/dryeyes.htm (1312 words)

	Dry Eye - Houston, Texas
		Inflammation: Recent research suggests that dry eye may be caused by inflammation due to an imbalance of "good" fats and "bad" fats.
		Your eye doctor can check for dry eye by examining your eyes with magnifying instruments, measuring your rate of tear production and checking the amount of time it takes for tears to evaporate between blinks.
		Punctal occlusion is a medical treatment for dry eye that may enable your eyes to make better and longer use of the few lubricating tears they do produce.
	www.joneseyecenters.com /index.cfm/conditions/dryeye (708 words)

	Dry Eye - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Dry tears can be uncomfortable, causing itching, burning, or even some loss of vision.
		Detailed information about the causes of Dry Eye including medication causes and drug interaction causes can be found in our causes pages.
		With a diagnosis of Dry Eye, it is also important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Dry Eye.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /d/dry_eye/intro.htm (498 words)

	Eye Tests > Dry eye testing -- EyeMDLink.com
		Testing for dry eye syndrome includes evaluation of the tear film layer and "tear lake" (an accumulation of tears along the lower eyelid margin), Schirmer testing, evaluation of the tear break-up time, and rose bengal staining.
		This interval of time is known as the TBUT, and the interval is decreased in patients with dry eye syndrome.
		Positive staining of the conjunctiva with rose bengal is consistent with a diagnosis of dry eye syndrome.
	www.eyemdlink.com /Test.asp?TestID=10 (234 words)

	Dry eyes - MayoClinic.com
		Healthy eyes are continuously covered by a tear film — a constant layer of fluid designed to remain stable between blinks.
		Dry eyes are a common source of discomfort, and usually dry eyes are a chronic problem.
		Treatment of dry eyes is aimed at restoring a more normal tear film to minimize dryness and its consequences, including blurred vision and discomfort.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/dry-eyes/DS00463 (318 words)

	Cole Eye Institute - Patient Information
		When tears do not adequately lubricate the eye, a person may experience pain, a gritty sensation, a feeling of a foreign body or sand in the eye, itching, redness and blurring of vision.
		If you have chronic dry eye, it is important to use the drops even when your eyes feel fine, to keep them lubricated.
		While dry eye cannot be cured, the symptoms can be greatly improved by these treatment options.
	www.clevelandclinic.org /eye/patient_info/dryeye.asp (570 words)

	Dry Eye
		Dry eye is the term used to describe eyes that do not produce enough tears or tears with the proper chemical composition in any of these layers.
		Dry eye is most often a result of eyes' natural aging process.
		If you are experiencing the symptoms of dry eye, your optometrist can perform "dry eye" tests using diagnostic instruments to give a highly magnified view and special dyes to evaluate the quality, amount and distribution of tears.
	www.scco.edu /ecc/eyeconditions/DryEye.htm (404 words)

	Prevent Blindness America - Dry Eye
		Dry eye is a disorder in which people are unable to produce enough of the natural tears that protect the eye and keep it moist.
		Their eyes are not able to leave a "tear film" that washes and soothes the eye every time they blink.
		Dry eye may also be connected to menopause and arthritis.
	www.preventblindness.org /eye_problems/dryeyeFAQ.html (381 words)

	Dry eye syndrome
		In addition to lubricating the eye, tears are also produced as a reflex response to outside stimulus such as an injury or emotion.
		However, reflex tears do little to soothe a dry eye, which is why someone with watery eyes may still complain of irritation.
		Treating dry eye problems is important not only for comfort, but also for the health of the cornea.
	www.stlukeseye.com /Conditions/DryEyeSyndrome.asp (806 words)

	Moisture Chamber Glasses & Goggles - Surviving Dry Eye Pain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		However, if you have severe dry eyes or eye allergies, this method — which uses no cleaning agent — is not safe for your eyes and leaves you vulnerable to eye infections or allergic reactions.
		If you have eye allergies or wear the goggles for hours at a time, this method — which uses no cleaning agent and might involve using a cloth that is not freshly clean — might not be safe for your eyes.
		In addition to being useful for people with severe dry eyes who do not need prescription lenses, some of these goggles (such as the Seal Mask or the Kaiman) are sometimes also used while sleeping by people who wear prescription glasses during the day.
	www.dryeyepain.com /Goggles.htm (5571 words)

	The Dry Eye Zone :: Patient Information Center
		Dry Eye for Dummies - the anatomy of a dry eye, in simple terms
		Dry Vites Omega 3 EFA supplements ($20 for 40-day supply / 120 softgels) - high quality blend of wild salmon oil and cold pressed flaxseed oil with low Vitamin E content.
		Use of this website is subject to The Dry Eye Company's Terms of Use.
	www.dryeyezone.com (448 words)

	New York Dry Eye Doctor
		Dry Eye Center of New York is committed to the treatment of dry eyes, blepharitis, and related disorders of the surface of the eye.
		Dry eyes are more pronounced in persons who have reduced blink frequency, such as persons who do detailed technical work or those who work at a computer.
		Dry eye is sometimes worsened by contact lens wear or surgery.
	www.dryeyedoctor.com (356 words)

	Surviving Dry Eye Pain
		Dry eye, dry mouth, and fatigue are typical symptoms.
		The mucous layer is produced by goblet cells located in the white of the eye and in the inner surfaces of the eyelids.
		These dry spots, which are not visible to the naked eye and do not necessarily make the eyes appear red, cause pain.
	dryeyepain.com (1236 words)

	KCS (Dry Eye)
		Without tears, eyes become irritated, the conjunctival tissues around the eyes get red, the cornea itself in time will turn brown in an effort to protect the eye, and a gooey, yellow discharge predominates.
		Dry eye is part of the constellation of symptoms that can occur with distemper infection.
		To use this medication orally, the eye drops are given at an increasing dose until side effects are seen (diarrhea, drooling, vomiting or drop in heart rate).
	www.marvistavet.com /html/body_kcs__dry_eye_.html (1422 words)

	Dry Eye after LASIK. Dr Maskin in Tampa, FL
		He was able to pin point my specific dry eye problems and prioritize them for treatment.
		A recent lecture by Dr. Maskin on dry eye after LASIK was attended by patients with dry eye after LASIK throughout the country.
		In other words, he was looking for clues as to why I have the pattern of severe dry eye that I have.
	www.drmaskin.com /dryeye.html (1674 words)

	Dry Eye Syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		This layer’s function is to keep the eye moist and comfortable, as well as to help flush out any dust, debris, or foreign objects that may get into the eye.
		Defects of the aqueous layer are the most common cause of dry eye syndrome, also referred to as keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS).
		Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a common disorder of the tear film, affecting a significant percentage of the population, especially those older than 40 years.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /dry_eye_syndrome/article_em.htm (382 words)

	Eagle Vision, Solutions for Better Vision
		As odd as it sounds, many Dry Eye sufferers experience ‘wet eyes’ due to the tear glands overproducing watery or reflex tears to compensate for a lack of a balanced tear film.
		Dry Eye Syndrome is the leading cause of contact lens intolerance or discomfort.
		There is no known cure for Dry Eye Syndrome although you can relieve the symptoms and reduce your chances for complications.
	www.dryeye.org /patients.htm (388 words)

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