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Diseases » Dry Eye » Hidden Causes
 

Misdiagnosis of Hidden Causes of Dry Eye

Underlying conditions list:

The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Dry Eye includes:

Dry Eye as a complication:

Other conditions that might have Dry Eye as a complication might be potential underlying conditions. The list of conditions listing Dry Eye as a complication includes:

Dry Eye Causes: Book Excerpts

Dry Eye as a symptom:

Conditions listing Dry Eye as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions.

For a more detailed analysis of Dry Eye as a symptom, including causes, drug side effect causes, and drug interaction causes, please see our Symptom Center information for Dry Eye.

Discussion of underlying conditions of Dry Eye:

People with connective tissue diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, can also develop dry eye. It is important to note that dry eye is sometimes a symptom of Sjögren's syndrome, a disease that attacks the body's lubricating glands, such as the tear and salivary glands. A complete physical examination may diagnose any underlying diseases. (Source: excerpt from Facts About the Cornea and Corneal Disease: NEI)

About underlying conditions:

With a diagnosis of Dry Eye, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Dry Eye. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Dry Eye. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis.
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