The dry eye syndrome is frequently the source of great frustration, not only for the patients but also for the eye specialists who, not rarely, are defeated by the persistence of the symptoms, despite the efforts made in their diagnostic and therapeutic approach. The subject acquires its real importance, when we are faced with the fact that "dry eye" is a very common complaint in ophthalmologic practice. The authors present an up-to-date review about important aspects involved in this issue.
Dry eye syndromes; Tears; Ophthalmic solutions; Sjöegren's syndrome; Meibomian glands
