Dry Eye Definition

noun
Keratoconjunctivitis characterized by decreased tear flow and thickening and hardening of the cornea and conjunctiva.
American Heritage Medicine

(idiomatic) An eye which is not crying, i.e. someone emotionally unmoved.

There wasn't a dry eye in the audience after her heart-wrenching performance.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Dry Eye

Noun

Singular:
dry eye
Plural:
dry eyes

Dry Eye Sentence Examples

  • There was nary a dry eye in the place.

  • There won't be a dry eye in the house once you're done.

  • That is not always the case, however, as people who do not wear contacts can experience dry eye syndrome.

  • If you are experiencing dry eye symptoms with your contact lenses, it may be time to go with another type or another brand.

  • If you are having dry eye symptoms with your current lenses, speak up.

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