Dry eyes. Xerophthalmia can be associated with systemic diseases, such as Sjogren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis; deficiency of vitamin A; and use of some medications. It results from inadequate function of the lacrimal glands, which produce tears. When xerophthalmia is due to vitamin A deficiency, the condi [..]

a characteristic indicator of Sjogren's syndrome, a systemic autoimmune illness beginning between 40 and 65 years. It's additionally one of the ocular impacts of vitamin A insufficiency.

noun. Extremely dry eyes, because of histological alterations inside the cornea and conjunctiva.

dry eyes (pop)

(n) abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A

  Excessive dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea resulting in loss of lustre.

Dryness of the eye surfaces caused by deficiency of Tears or conjunctival Secretions. It may be associated with Vitamin A Deficiency, Trauma, or any condition in which the eyelids do not close complet [..]

Dryness of the eye surfaces caused by deficiency of tears or conjunctival secretions. It may be associated with vitamin A deficiency, trauma, or any condition in which the eyelids do not close complet [..]