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Is Polymyxin B Sulfate Used To Treat Pink Eye?
Dry eye syndrome is when the eye is unable to maintain a healthy layer of tears to coat it.
See also:
Conjunctivitis Decreased tearing Sjogren syndrome Vitamin A deficiency
Alternative Names
Keratitis sicca; Xerophthalmia; Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Dry eye syndrome often occurs in people who are otherwise healthy. It is more common with older age, because you produce fewer tears with age.
In rare cases, it can be associated with
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