MeSH definition : 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 completely.;
MeSH synonym : xerophthalmias;
MeSH annotation : dryness of the eyes; do not restrict to the xerosis of vit A defic: use for any cause;
do not confuse with DRY EYE SYNDROMES;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerophthalmia;
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 completely.