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MeSH Heading: Dry Eye Syndromes
Tree Number(s): C11.496.260
Unique ID: D015352
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D015352
Annotation: general or unspecified: prefer specifics; do not confuse with XEROPHTHALMIA
Scope Note: 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 Term(s): Dry Eye; Dry Eye Disease; Evaporative Dry Eye; Evaporative Dry Eye Disease; Evaporative Dry Eye Syndrome
NLM Classification #: WW 208
Public MeSH Note: 89
History Note: 89
Date Established: 1989/01/01
Date of Entry: 1988/06/02
Revision Date: 2019/04/29

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Dry Eye Syndromes MeSH Descriptor Data 2023