Dry Eye Syndrome (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Dry Eye Syndrome Overview
- Dry Eye Syndrome Causes
- Dry Eye Syndrome Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- Exams and Tests
- Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Multimedia
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Prevention
DES cannot be prevented. If you develop DES, you can help decrease its effects through some of the self-care suggestions listed above.
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Dry eye is a multifactorial disease of the tears and the ocular surface that results in symptoms of discomfort, visual disturbance, and tear film instability with potential damage to the ocular surface.
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