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2. Dry eye syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Aging is one of the most common causes of dry eyes because tear production decreases with age. [4] Several classes of medications (both prescription and OTC) have been hypothesized as a major cause of dry eye, especially in the elderly. Particularly, anticholinergic medications that also cause dry mouth are believed to promote dry eye. [25]

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. Xerostomia - Wikipedia

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   Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of dry mouth, which is often (but not always) associated with hypofunction of the salivary glands. [3] The term is derived from the Greek words ξηρός (xeros) meaning "dry" and στόμα (stoma) meaning "mouth". [4] [5] A drug or substance that increases the rate of salivary flow is termed a sialogogue.

5. Everything You Need to Know About Dry Mouth While You Sleep - AOL

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

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   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 ...

7. Dryness (medical) - Wikipedia

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   Examples of local dryness include dry mouth, dry eyes, dry skin , Diabetic foot and vaginal dryness. These often have specific causes and treatments. These often have specific causes and treatments. It is possible to have dry eyes without any other signs or symptoms, but this usually causes a syndrome of eye symptoms called keratoconjunctivitis ...