Question 1

causes for dry eyes?

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Many: Age, inflammation, certain drugs including antihistamines and hypertension drugs, rheumatologic diseases, others.

Question 2

what could be the cause for dry eyes every morning?

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Dry eyes: "dry eyes occur when your tears aren't able to provide adequate moisture for your eyes. Tears can be inadequate for many reasons. For example, dry eyes may occur if you don't produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears." for more see: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/dry-eyes/ds00463.

Question 3

can liver, or kidney problems be cause for dry eyes?

Accepted Answer

Not directly : But liver and kidney problems may be a sign of autoimmune disease like lupus or sjogrens. These diseases can be associated with dry eyes.

Question 4

please describe comprehensive rheumatologic workup for cause of dry eyes. which blood tests to run? i am in 3rd world country, please help.

Accepted Answer

Dry eye work up.: A full Sjogren's panel is recommended including anti-Ro, anti-La, RF, CBC. Full recommendations at eyedoc2020@blogspot.com: dry eye work up.

Question 5

what can cause sjogren like symptoms? what are possible causes for dry mouth and dry eyes in a patient?  standard rheumatological assessment (blood work) was negative for sjogrens. can plastic or it's derivatives cause immune system dysfunction? how does

Accepted Answer

The : The most frequent cause for dry eyes has to do with the enviroment . When mouth or other mucosa are effected the problem might be systemic . The diagnosis is a clinical diagnosis and the test are simple, a schirmer test for the eyes , that is done by the eye doctor with a small adsorbent paper and for the mouth the old question of are you able to swallow and chew a cracker with out water . The lab data might help to increase the suspicion of the presence of the disease

Question 6

what could cause dry eyes?

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Dry eyes: Are caused by a deficiency of the tears which your eyes produce.  Typically there is no specific cause found for dry eyes, but symptoms can be caused by other eye conditions, both infectious and inflammatory.  If you are having significant problems, then you should see your ophthalmologist for a complete exam.

Question 7

what causes chronic dry eyes?

Accepted Answer

Causes of dry eyes: Dry eyes can be caused many reasons.  They can be aggravated by allergies. Tears can diminish as we age or with hormonal changes and contact lens wear. Many medicines can cause dryness such as some high blood pressure meds and diuretics.

Question 8

can dry eyes cause blurriness?

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Yes: Yes.  Dry eyes cause irregularity of the ocular surface.  This is like looking through a dirty camera lens.

Question 9

does dry eyes cause pain in the eyes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Adequate tears are necessary to lubricate the top layer of the cornea, the clear dome over the fron of your eye and the conjunctiva, the "skin" over your eye ball.  When they are insufficient, small defects can occur in the top layer, exposung nerves underneath- and this causes discomfort, sandy or gritty feeling and pain.

Question 10

what could cause severely dry eyes overnight?

Accepted Answer

Tear deficiency: Tear flow at night is 1/2 of that during the day.  Those with a borderline tear flow during the day might go over that line at night and feel crusting, irritation and redness upon awakening.  Try use a squirt of plain eye ointment at bedtime which can relieve this.  If persistent, see your ophthalmologist.

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