Creator: Your.MD
Published: 2016-01-01

Conditions
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*   [Dry eyes](#dry-eye-syndrome)
*   [Sjögren's syndrome](#sjogrens-syndrome)

Dry eyes
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Dry eye syndrome, or dry eye disease, occurs when the eyes do not make enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly because the oil glands are blocked or abnormal.

  

#### Symptoms of this condition may include:

*   Dry eyes
*   Red eyes
*   Itchy eyes
*   Eye pain
*   Sandy or gritty eyes

Our Health A-Z contains more information on [**Dry eyes**](/condition/dry-eye-syndrome/#symptoms).

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Sjögren's syndrome
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Sjogren's (pronounced Show-grin's) syndrome is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system attacks glands that secrete fluid, such as the tear and saliva glands.

  

#### Symptoms of this condition may include:

*   Dry eyes
*   Dry mouth
*   Difficult or painful swallowing
*   Eyes sensitive to light
*   Pain during sex

Our Health A-Z contains more information on [**Sjögren's syndrome**](/condition/sjogrens-syndrome/#symptoms).

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