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2. Dry eye syndrome - Wikipedia

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   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

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   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. Angular cheilitis - Wikipedia

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   Xerostomia itself has many possible causes, but commonly the cause may be side effects of medications, or conditions such as Sjögren's syndrome. Conversely, conditions which cause drooling or sialorrhoea (excessive salivation) can cause angular cheilitis by creating a constant wet environment in the corners of the mouth.

5. What’s With the Dry, Cracked Corners of Your Mouth ... - AOL

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   It can be on one or both sides, with a dry, scaly appearance, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Maceration of the skin is common with AC—meaning the skin can soften and lighten in color, Dr ...

6. Sjögren's disease - Wikipedia

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   Sjögren's syndrome can damage vital organs, with symptoms that may plateau or worsen, or go into remission, as with other autoimmune diseases. Some people may experience only the mild symptoms of dry eyes and mouth, while others have symptoms of severe disease. Many patients can treat problems symptomatically.

7. Frey's syndrome - Wikipedia

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   The symptoms of Frey's syndrome are redness and sweating on the cheek area adjacent to the ear (see focal hyperhidrosis). They can appear when the affected person eats, sees, dreams, thinks about, or talks about certain kinds of food which produce strong salivation. [3] Observing sweating in the region after eating a lemon wedge may be ...