Table 1: Conditions seen by dermatologists where dry eye syndrome is likely (in alphabetical order).

Aging

Autoimmune or connective tissue disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosis, systemic sclerosis, inflammatory myopathies

Blepharitis

Diabetes

Facial trauma

Graft vs host disease

Lid abnormalities

Low androgen levels [6]

Periocular infections

Psoriasis

Rosacea

Side effects from drugs (antihistamines, beta-blockers, antispasmodics, hormone replacement therapy, diuretics, and some psychotropic agents)

Thyroiditis