dry eye

American

noun

Pathology.

an abnormal eye condition caused by an inadequate tear film, characterized by burning, itchy, and dry eyes and sometimes blurred vision.

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I’m not alone: More than half of the U.S. population lives with computer vision syndrome, also known as digital eyestrain, and nearly 16.4 million Americans suffer from dry eye syndrome.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Problems with this channel have been linked to conditions such as chronic pain, migraines, dry eye and certain cancers.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

More recently, in Scotland a woman suffered chemical injuries after she was mistakenly given erectile dysfunction cream for a dry eye condition.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

“There wasn’t a dry eye and there wasn’t a seat,” says Cramer, whose father was on-site when the accident happened.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2024

“There wasn’t a dry eye in the house,” said Dad.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio

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