Everybody experiences dry eyes now and then. For millions of people with dry eye syndrome (DES), however, the problem never goes away and can be extremely uncomfortable.

Dry eye syndrome is caused by any of a number of abnormalities in the eye's tear production process. Chronic dry eyes may be an isolated condition or may be a sign of a more serious underlying condition such as Sjögren syndrome or lupus. Certain medication can also cause dry eyes.

In this section we look at the different causes of dry eyes, answer commonly asked questions, and provide information about treatments and remedies.

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