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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]
Dry eye is a symptom that is targeted in the therapy of CVS. The use of over-the-counter artificial-tear solutions can reduce the effects of dry eye in CVS. Prior to using artificial tear solutions, it is necessary to check if dry eye is the actual cause of the problem (measured by a tear meniscus test) [ 7 ] or whether there are no actual ...
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.
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Eye infection, inflammation, or injury. Sjögren's syndrome, a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that destroys moisture producing glands, including lacrimal gland and leads to dry eye and visual blur. [13] Floaters: Tiny particles drifting across the eye. Although often brief and harmless, they may be a sign of retinal detachment.
Dry eyes (due to loss of corneal moisture). [24] A sense of irritation, discomfort, or pain in the eyes. A tingling sensation behind the eyes or the feeling of grit or sand in the eyes. Excessive tearing that is often made worse by exposure to cold air, wind, or bright lights. Swelling or redness of the eyes. Stare; Lid lag (Von Graefe's sign)
(H49-H50) Strabismus (Crossed eye/Wandering eye/Walleye) — the eyes do not point in the same direction (H49.3-4) Ophthalmoparesis — the partial or total paralysis of the eye muscles (H49.4) Progressive external ophthaloplegia — weakness of the external eye muscles (H50.0, H50.3) Esotropia — the tendency for eyes to become cross-eyed