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A condition that occurs when tears aren't able to provide adequate moisture to the eyes.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Eye disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Rare
Toddler
3-5
Rare
Preteen
6-13
Rare
Teenager
14-18
Rare
Young adult
19-40
Rare
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Types of

Sjogren syndrome
Condition

Symptoms

Watery eyes
Red (bloodshot) eyes, one eye only
Red eye (single)
Itchy eyes
Eye pain
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Dry eyes
Artificial tears
Cyclosporine
Hydroxypropyl cellulose
Tetracycline

Other treatments

Humidifier
Warm compresses

Tests

Schirmer's test
Visual acuity

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