Boils Article. 1  Boils facts. 2  What is a boil? 3  What causes boils to form? 4  What are risk factors for boils? 5  How are boils diagnosed? 6  What are boil treatments and home remedies? 7  When should someone seek medical attention for a boil? 8  What is the prognosis (outcome) for a boil? 9  What can be done to prevent boils (abscesses)?
Dry eye can indicate the presence of Sicca syndrome. Dryness of the mouth is a key symptom of Sicca syndrome and can affect the ability to swallow. The continuing decline of the exocrine glands makes it impossible to produce moisture that is required for the proper functioning of the pancreas.
Some medical conditions and medications can also lead to dryness, as can a dry and windy environment. But the most common cause of dry eye syndrome is a chronic condition called keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS). People with this condition make tears, but the tears do not contain enough water. In addition to excessive tearing, symptoms of dry eye syndrome may include blurred vision, itchy eyes, or burning eyes.