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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Drink water: Staying well-hydrated can help keep your eyes lubricated and lower your chance of dry eyes. Sarah Bence, Health, 23 Mar. 2025 Artificial tears may be recommended to soothe watery eyes due to dry eye. Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025 Studies show that combining a warm compress with an eyelid massage can improve dry eyes. Siena Gagliano, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025 Jumbo Joe Oh, there won’t be a lot of dry eyes in the building Saturday when No. 19 goes up into the rafters in San Jose. Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024 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 4 Apr. 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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