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Preferred term

Dry Eye Syndromes  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Corneal and conjunctival dryness due to deficient tear production, predominantly in menopausal and post-menopausal women. Filamentary keratitis or erosion of the conjunctival and corneal epithelium may be caused by these disorders. Sensation of the presence of a foreign body in the eye and burning of the eyes may occur.

Entry terms

  • Dry Eye Disease

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LJNXF896-V

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