enow.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network

2. Dry eye syndrome - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry_eye_syndrome

   Dry eye syndrome can lead to blurred vision, instability of the tear film, increased risk of damage to the ocular surface such as scarring of the cornea, and changes in the eye including the neurosensory system. [2] [6] Dry eye occurs when either the eye does not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly. [2]

3. Xerophthalmia - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerophthalmia

   Xerophthalmia (from Ancient Greek xērós (ξηρός) meaning "dry" and ophthalmos (οφθαλμός) meaning "eye") is a medical condition in which the eye fails to produce tears. It may be caused by vitamin A deficiency, [1] which is sometimes used to describe that condition, although there may be other causes.

4. Conjunctivochalasis - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conjunctivochalasis

   The resulting loose, excess conjunctiva may mechanically irritate the eye and disrupt the tear film and its outflow, leading to dry eye and excess tearing. [2] A correlation may also exist between inflammation in the eye and conjunctivochalasis, though it is unclear whether this correlation is causal.

5. What Causes Dry Eyes All of a Sudden Without a Previous ... - AOL

   www.aol.com/lifestyle/causes-dry-eyes-sudden...

   Suddenly having dry eyes is likely related to an environmental trigger, although an underlying medical condition is also possible. Find answers here. What Causes Dry Eyes All of a Sudden Without a ...

6. Red eye (medicine) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_eye_(medicine)

   A red eye is an eye that appears red due to illness or injury. It is usually injection and prominence of the superficial blood vessels of the conjunctiva, which may be caused by disorders of these or adjacent structures. Conjunctivitis and subconjunctival hemorrhage are two of the less serious but more common causes.

7. Conjunctivitis - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conjunctivitis

   Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye or Madras eye, [4] [5] is inflammation of the conjunctiva and the inner surface of the eyelid. [6] It makes the eye appear pink or reddish. [1] Pain, burning, scratchiness, or itchiness may occur. [1] The affected eye may have increased tears or be "stuck shut" in the morning. [1] Swelling of the sclera ...