Epinephrine Eyes
Dry eyes are caused by a lack of tears. Tears are necessary for the normal lubrication of your eyes and to wash away particles and foreign bodies.
Alternative Names
Tearing - decreased; Eyes - dry
Considerations
If you have dry eyes, you will feel a burning, scratching, or stinging sensation. You may also have strained or tired eyes after reading, even for short periods of time. If you wear contacts, they will likely feel uncomfortable. Having dry eyes for a while can lead to tiny...
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Dry eyes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Tearing - decreased; Eyes - dryHome CareThe following steps may help:Try artificial tears, available as either drops or ointment. Ointments last... Read more »
Eye pain
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pain in the eye (that is not due to injury) may be described as a burning, throbbing, aching, or stabbing sensation in or around the eye. It may... Read more »
Eye emergencies
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Eye emergencies include cuts, scratches, objects in the eye, burns, chemical exposure, and blunt injuries to the eye or eyelid. Since the eye is... Read more »
Eye redness
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Eye redness is due to swollen or dilated blood vessels, which cause the surface of the eye to look red, or bloodshot.Alternative NamesBloodshot eyes;... Read more »
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