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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Hyaluronic acid powders: These powders are taken orally and may help with symptoms of arthritis or dry eye. Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025 Although eyelid surgery is generally considered safe and easy, possible complications include dry eye and blurry vision, which are most often temporary. Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025 Avoiding smoking: Avoid or limit smoking, which raises your risk of developing dry eye, AMD, cataracts, and other eye conditions or diseases. Laura Schober, Health, 12 Feb. 2025 Needless to say, there wasn't a dry eye left in the venue, including the groom. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dry eye

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dry eye was in 1950

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“Dry eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20eye. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

dry eye

noun
: a condition associated with inadequate tear production and marked by redness of the conjunctiva, by itching and burning of the eye, and usually by filaments of desquamated epithelial cells adhering to the cornea

called also keratoconjunctivitis sicca

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