Dry Eyes: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Dry Eyes

Lymphocytic infiltration of the lacrimal and salivary glands results in the classic sicca complex characterized by dry eyes (keratitis sicca or keratoconjunctivitis sicca [eyewiki.aao.org]

EyeSmart ® Eye health. https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/dry-eye-list. Accessed March 08, 2019. Boyd K, Devin A Harrison. Sjögren's Syndrome. [eyewiki.org]

Diagnosis Ophthalmologists at The Ocular Surface Diseases and Dry Eye Clinic are leading experts in the study, diagnosis and treatment of dry eye syndrome. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), or more commonly keratitis sicca, refers to any eye with some degree of dryness either by history or by objective clinical findings. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dry eye (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca) (KCS) Version 13 Date of search 22.08.17 Date of revision 19.04.18 Date of publication 09.05.18 Date for review 21.08.19 © College of [college-optometrists.org]

This condition, called keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), is also referred to as dry eye syndrome. [aoa.org]

Xerophthalmia

Synonyms: dry eye syndrome, dysfunctional tear syndrome, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, xerophthalmia (used for dry eye associated with vitamin A deficiency) Tears are a complex [patient.info]

Dry eye syndrome is a quite common disease that afflicts from 5 to 6% of people in the world. [goodmorningcenter.com]

Gently dry the eye. [patient.info]

Lambert-Eaton Syndrome

Ophthalmic symptoms included ptosis in 41 (23%), diplopia in 36 (20.5%), decreased vision in 24 (14%), and dry eye complaints in 12 (7%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Other autonomic symptoms will be constipation, dry eyes, constricted pupils, impotence and postural hypo tension. [medicaljoyworks.com]

Symptoms related to the other parts of the nervous system often occur, and include: Blood pressure changes Dizziness upon standing Dry mouth Erectile dysfunction Dry eyes [nlm.nih.gov]

Familial Dysautonomia

Severe eye problems are common because of the resulting dry eye and the absence of corneal response to foreign objects in the eye. [childlifesociety.org]

eyes and lack of tears when crying Poor coordination and unsteady walk Seizures Unusually smooth, pale tongue surface and lack of taste buds and decrease in sense of taste [nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms of FD Eyes: lack of overflow tears (dry eyes), corneal wounds (with poor healing), optic atrophy strabismus Mouth: lack of fungiform papilla on the tongue, small [childlifesociety.org]

Anticholinergic Toxicity

Hot as a hare : increased body temperature Blind as a bat : mydriasis (dilated pupils) Dry as a bone : dry mouth, dry eyes, decreased sweat Red as a beet : flushed face Mad [sketchymedicine.com]

BLADDER AND KIDNEYS Inability to urinate EYES, EARS, NOSE, MOUTH, AND THROAT Blurred vision Dry mouth Enlarged pupils Very dry eyes Ringing in the ears HEART AND BLOOD VESSELS [medlineplus.gov]

[…] as a bone": Dry mouth, dry eyes and decreased sweating "Mad as a hatter": Delirium “Full as a flask” Urinary retention The severity of symptoms and signs is generally dose [rch.org.au]

Datura Stramonium Poisoning

eyes), salivation (dry mouth) and sweating (dry and hot skin) Atropine decreases one's ability to sweat, contributing to hyperthermia 7 Eye- mydriasis (dilated pupils) and [usmle1-topscorer.blogspot.com]

[…] secretion 4 Respiratory bronchodilatation 5 GU- urinary retention vi a detrusor relaxation and contraction of the external urethral sphincter 6 Secretions decreased lacrimation (dry [usmle1-topscorer.blogspot.com]

Riboflavin Deficiency

Eye .) [onlineholistichealth.com]

Puffy, swollen eyes Over-hydrated Sunken, dull or dry eyes Vitamin A or zinc deficiency; under-hydration Dry eyes with gray spots Vitamin A deficiency Red or difficult-to-control [precisionnutrition.com]

Signs & Symptoms of Vitamin B2 Deficiency: Cheilosis (chapping of the lips) Angular Stomatitis (cracking in the corners of the lips) Photophobia (sensitivity to light) Dry [towncenterwellness.com]

Cockayne Syndrome

As a result, they suffer from dryness of the eye. Dry eyes affect vision acuity. Hearing problems are common. [mentalhelp.net]

They may also have cataracts, feeding difficulties in infancy, failure to thrive, hearing loss, cavities, and dry eyes. All of these problems are common in CS. [forgottendiseases.org]

Eye problems include retinal degeneration, optic nerve atrophy, sunken eyes, poor lid closure and drying of the cornea. The ears tend to be malformed with hearing loss. [medicinenet.com]

Sarcoidosis

[…] symptoms may include: Burning Discharge from the eye Dry eyes Itching Pain Vision loss Other symptoms of this disease may include: Dry mouth Fainting spells, if the heart [nlm.nih.gov]

[…] symptoms can include: dry eyes itchy eyes eye pain vision loss a burning sensation in your eyes a discharge from your eyes It can be difficult to diagnose sarcoidosis. [healthline.com]

[…] always on the front part of the lower legs Rash Scars that become raised or inflamed Nervous system symptoms may include: Headache Seizures Weakness on one side of the face Eye [nlm.nih.gov]

Hereditary ATTR Amyloidosis

Various eye problems may occur, such as cloudiness of the clear gel that fills the eyeball (vitreous opacity), dry eyes, increased pressure in the eyes (glaucoma), or pupils [medlineplus.gov]

Other manifestations are impotence, incontinence, voiding problems, diarrhoea or constipation, bowel motility disturbances, changed sweating, dry mouth, and dry eyes. [amyloid.nl]

eyes, glaucoma, visual field abnormalities, retinal detachment) Biopsy positive for amyloid Genetic testing with Invitae The Alnylam Act ® program offers testing with one [invitae.com]

Felty Syndrome

[…] pneumonia • foot drop or wrist drop → mononeuritis multiplex (vasculitis) • hoarseness → cricoarytenoid involvement • multiple basilar pulmonary nodules → Caplan syndrome • dry [mnemocine.wordpress.com]

Eye symptoms (including dry eyes and irritation due to Sjögren's syndrome and red and painful eyes due to episcleritis). [patient.info]

eyes and/or mouth → Sjögren syndrome • pleural effusion with low plasma glucose ( • pulmonary fibrosis → rheumatoid interstitial lung disease • skin ulcers, peripheral neuropathy [mnemocine.wordpress.com]

Blepharitis

[…] cause of dry eyes and blepharitis. [theralife.com]

Our office is an Accredited Dry Eye Center and can help you understand and treat your dry eyes. [youreyedoc.com]

Dry Eyes Dry eye occurs when the eyes aren’t sufficiently moisturized, leading to burning, redness and irritation. [eyesurgeonsdallas.com]

Overactive Bladder

The most common side effects related to medicines prescribed for OAB include dry mouth, dry eyes and constipation. [advancedgynecology.com]

eyes and dry mouth, but drinking water to quench thirst can aggravate symptoms of overactive bladder. [mayoclinic.org]

[…] your eyes moist. [mayoclinic.org]

Pterygium

PURPOSE: To assess the correlation between dry eye and pterygium. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Other causes may include dry eyes and exposure to wind, dust, sand, or smoke. It's possible to confuse pterygia with pinguecula. [newvisioneyecenter.com]

Topical cyclosporine also may be prescribed for dry eye. If pterygium surgery is required, several surgical techniques are available. [allaboutvision.com]

Belladonna Tincture

There may be a dry cough. Headaches will settle behind one eye and throb more with the slightest movement. [beneforce.com]

[…] to bright light; nausea, bloating, heartburn, or constipation; changes in taste; difficulty urinating; decreased sweating; or nasal congestion, stuffiness, or a dry mouth [dxline.org]

[…] to bright light; nausea, bloating, heartburn, or constipation ; changes in taste; difficulty urinating; decreased sweating ; or nasal congestion, stuffiness, or a dry mouth [emedicinehealth.com]

Ectropion

This exposes the back surface of the eyelid and the eye to air which worsens dry eye and can cause blurry vision, burning eyes, red eyes, red eyelids and tearing. [downstate.edu]

An eyelid that is drooping and has lost contact with the eye can cause dry eyes, excessive tearing, redness, and sensitivity to light and wind. [haasvisioncenter.com]

Ectropion: Normally, the eyelids help lubricate and cleanse the eye during blinking. [haasvisioncenter.com]

Atropa Belladonna

Eyes: swollen, protruding, staring, glaring, brilliant, wild; shooting, throbbing deep, < lying down; pupils dilated, shining; conjunctiva red, dry, burning; eyelids swollen [qjure.com]

[…] mouth and/or eyes in patients within a couple of days (Weiss, 2001). [ndnr.com]

Raised pressure inside the eye. With prolonged use, eye irritation, conjunctivitis, or redness or swelling of the eye or eyelid may occur. Dry mouth. [netdoctor.co.uk]

Chalazion

– keratoconjunctivitis sicca DRY EYE CLASSIFICATION TABLE 4-23-1 MEDICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH DRY EYE SYNDROME Mechanism of Action Class Medications Anticholinergic Antimuscarinics [slideshare.net]

TheraLife Eye Capsules Clinically-proven ingredients that restore your eyes natural tear secretion functions to stop the dry eye cycle. [theralife.com]

Our office here in the Seattle area also has an amazing Dry Eye Department that specializes in chalazions and dry eyes. [realself.com]

Keratitis

The medical term for this condition is keratoconjunctivitis sicca (ker-uh-toe-kun-junk-tih-VY-tis SIK-uh). [mayoclinic.org]

Dry eye disease (DED), also known as dry eye syndrome (DES), keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), and keratitis sicca, is a multifactorial disease of the tears and the ocular [medscape.com]

Foreign Body in the Eye

This condition, called keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), is also referred to as dry eye syndrome. [aoa.org]

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca Used to describe dry eye that affects both the cornea and the conjunctiva. [allaboutvision.com]

Research indicates that these are the most common causes of pinguecula: aging UV light exposure dry eye frequent irritation from wind and dust The most noticeable symptom [healthline.com]

Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

eyes, painful, dry or gritty eyes, visual loss or other changes in vision Nerves - loss of sensation, weakness, unusual painful symptoms in the hands and feet (hotness, pins [vasculitis.org.uk]

Drying of nasal mucous membranes can cause frequent nose bleeds Shortness of breath, cough, chest congestion can occur frequently Fever, fatigue, body aches, joint swelling [dovemed.com]

Other common symptoms include: Lungs - breathlessness, wheeze, dry cough or coughing up blood Skin - rashes, ulcers, and necrosis (death of tissue) Eyes - red (blood shot) [vasculitis.org.uk]

Rosacea

People diagnosed with ocular rosacea commonly have chronically bloodshot eyes, dry eyes and blepharitis. [allaboutvision.com]

KEYWORDS: dry eye; eyelid; meibomian gland disease; ocular surface disease; rosacea [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Its symptoms can include flushing, redness, spots, thickened skin and eye problems such as dry eyes and sore eyelids. [dundrumclinic.com]

Facial Palsy

Failing to keep your eyes well-lubricated if you have Bell's palsy symptoms can result in significant eye discomfort, dry eyes and even a corneal ulcer that could cause permanent [allaboutvision.com]

Latkany, founder of New York Eye and Ear Infirmary’s Dry Eye Clinic. [reviewofophthalmology.com]

At the onset, 136 patients presented postauricular pain, 114 were affected by dry eye, and 94 reported dysgeusia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Eye Muscle Disorder

Illustration by JR Bee, Verywell 1 Dry Eye Disease (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca) Terry Vine/Blend Images/Getty Images Dry eyes seem to occur often with autoimmune conditions [verywell.com]

In addition, people with dry eyes may tear excessively because dry eyes are easily irritated. Your eye doctor can treat or correct both of these conditions. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

In addition, lid crutches can be used to help keep the eyes open. External eye disease Decreased blinking can cause dry eyes. [apdaparkinson.org]

Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

eyes Headaches, confusion and memory loss When to see a doctor See your doctor if you develop an unexplained rash, ongoing fever, persistent aching or fatigue. [mayoclinic.org]

[…] exposure (photosensitivity) Fingers and toes that turn white or blue when exposed to cold or during stressful periods (Raynaud's phenomenon) Shortness of breath Chest pain Dry [mayoclinic.org]

Recurrent Corneal Erosion

For chronic dry eye patients whose RCES is resistant to lubrication alone, punctal occlusion may be performed. [aao.org]

Dry Eyes Dry Eye Syndrome is a very common eye condition that can affect the cornea. [newjerseyvision.com]

Individuals with ocular rosacea are particularly at risk due to meibomian gland dysfunction and resultant evaporative dry eye. [aao.org]

Salivary Gland Disorder

Types primary – dry eyes, dry mouth. secondary – dry eyes, dry mouth, collagen disorders usually rheumatoid arthritis & SLE. 34. [slideshare.net]

He used rose bengal to stain the corneal lesions and introduced the term "keratoconjunctivitis sicca" to describe the eye involvement. [nejm.org]

Symptoms of Sjogren’s syndrome are dry eyes and mouth, joint pain, fatigue and tooth decay. [lybrate.com]

Central Corneal Ulcer

The most frequent ocular manifestation of RA is keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dry eye syndrome is a common and often chronic condition and until recently, was widely under diagnosed. [bondeye.com]

Other eye conditions can cause corneal ulcers, such as entropion, distichiasis, corneal dystrophy, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye). [en.wikipedia.org]

Corneal Ulcer

Other eye conditions can cause corneal ulcers, such as entropion, distichiasis, corneal dystrophy, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye). [en.wikipedia.org]

If you have dry eyes or if your eyelids do not close completely seek care from our dry eye experts. [mastereyeassociates.com]

Dry eyes are also more prone to develop corneal ulcers. [symptoma.com]