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Dry Eye Syndrome (cont.)

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Media file 1: Dry eye syndrome is a common disorder of the tear film, which is made up of three layers, consisting of mucus, a very dilute saltwater solution, and fats or oils.
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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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