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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They can be used to manage swelling, itch, and redness related to allergies, dry eye, and pain related to eye injuries.5
Stops bleeding: Cold can constrict blood vessels to slow or stop bleeding.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
When Tim shared his experience saying goodbye to his oldest sister, who died as a teenager from lupus, there certainly wasn’t a dry eye among viewers.
—Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
The two-time All-Star was involved in plenty of big moments, but there was hardly a dry eye in the Coliseum when, after announcing his retirement, Vogt homered in his final at-bat in 2022.
—Laurence Miedema, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Many of the causes of dry eyes in the morning are similar to the causes of dry eyes at night.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2024
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
When Tim shared his experience saying goodbye to his oldest sister, who died as a teenager from lupus, there certainly wasn’t a dry eye among viewers.
—Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
The two-time All-Star was involved in plenty of big moments, but there was hardly a dry eye in the Coliseum when, after announcing his retirement, Vogt homered in his final at-bat in 2022.
—Laurence Miedema, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Many of the causes of dry eyes in the morning are similar to the causes of dry eyes at night.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Dry eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20eye. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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