aqueous-deficient
Insufficient Tear Production
Plain-language definition
A form of dry eye where the lacrimal gland does not produce enough tears, as opposed to evaporative dry eye where tears evaporate too quickly.
Where this term comes up
“There are two main types - evaporative (oil layer problem) and aqueous-deficient (not enough tears) - and treatment depends on which type you have”
“Works best for aqueous-deficient dry eye, not every gritty-eye situation”
Treatment · Punctal Plugs
“Aqueous-deficient → water-based drops (Refresh, Systane Ultra, TheraTears)”
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Related glossary terms
- evaporative
Tear Evaporation-Related
- punctum
Tear Drain Opening
- cornea
Clear Front Window
- autoimmune
Self-Attacking Immune Response
- lacrimal
Tear-Related
- antidepressant
Mood-Regulating Drug
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.