8/24 Talk about "Dry Eye Syndrome."

Xerophthalmia is a very uncomfortable condition where you have dry eyes.
* xerophthalmia (=Dry Eye Syndrome): 안구 건조증
ex> I need some eyedrops to relieve my dry eyes.

Symptoms can start off pretty mild, like having red, irritated, or itchy eyes.
* irritated: 따가운, 성이 난
ex> My skin became irritated after making contact with the plant.

If left to progress, it can get a lot more bothersome.
* bothersome: causing trouble or difficulty, 귀찮은, 성가신

After getting LASIK surgery, you're almost bound to get dry eyes.
* be bound to: likely to, ~하게 되어 있다.

Some people may even have it from wearing contacts, which soak up your eyes' natural tears.
* soak up: to take in or absorb sth, especially a liquid, 흡수하다.
ex> My doctor recommended that I get LASIK surgery instead of wearing contacts.

Lack of Vitamin A and even environmental conditions can play a role.
ex> Having a lack of calcium can lead to weak and fragile bones.

Staring at your computer screen for too long can dry out your eyes.
* dry out: to become or to allow sth to become dry, in a way that is not wanted, 건조시키다.
ex> She's so beautiful that I could stare at her all day and night.


@ My life is falling apart.  내 인생이 엉망이 되어가고 있어.
= break down..

1. Dry eyes are a common symptom among those older than 40.
2. My sister complained that she has irritated skin.
3. I decided to wear contacts instead of glasses.
4. I dried out the laundry in the drier.