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dry eye

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noun

Pathology.
  1. 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

He also suffers from dry eye syndrome and wears sunglasses inside and out because of his sensitivity to light.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2024

“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

“We can use our model to test drugs for allergies or dry eye disease, for example,” says Bannier-Hélaouët.

From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2024

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

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio

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