Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99).
- Stenosis (narrowing) of the lacrimal duct.
Respiratory system (J00-J99)
- Rhinitis allergica (RA) (synonyms: allergic rhinopathy; allergic rhinitis; pollen-related allergic rhinitis, hay fever, hay fever, or pollinosis) – symptomatic hypersensitivity reaction of the nose induced by IgE-mediated inflammation of the nasal mucosa (rhinitis) as a result of allergen exposure.
Eyes and eye appendages (H00-H59).
- Allergic eye irritation due to e.g. perfumes.
- Dacryocystitis – inflammation of the lacrimal sacs; clinical picture: pain, redness and the formation of edema in the affected region, as well as severe watering eyes and vasodilatation of the conjunctiva (conjunctiva).
- Ectropion – acquired malposition of the eyelid with an outward rotation; most often it is the lower eyelid.
- Conjunctivitis, acute (conjunctivitis) (infectious conjunctivitis; viral conjunctivitis/keratoconjunctivitis epidemica).
- Conjunctivitis sicca (dry eye) → reflex tears, which are a reaction to dryness of the ocular surface.
- Trichiasis – inward turning of the eyelashes.
- Ulcus corneae – corneal ulcer of the eye, which can occur as a complication in the course of keratitis (inflammation of the cornea).
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E90).
- Diabetes mellitus – leads to dry eyes, which in turn give rise to reflex tears (i.e., reaction to dryness of the ocular surface)
Causes (external) of morbidity and mortality (V01-Y84).
- Foreign body
Injuries, poisonings, and other consequences of external causes (S00-T98)
- Foreign body
Medication
- Medications that can lead to dry eye syndrome (keratoconjunctivitis sicca).
Environmental stress – intoxications (poisoning) (including the issue of dry eyes and consequently reflex tears).
- Work on the computer screen (screen work)
- Intensive television
- Car fan
- Ozone, e.g. from copiers and printers
- Irritating chemicals
- Dry indoor air due tooverheated rooms, underfloor heating, air conditioning.
- Insufficient or incorrect lighting
- Environmental pollution (e.g. dust).
- Cigarette smoke
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