Decreased tearing of the eyes increases the incidence of
a. Cataract formation
b. Corneal abrasions
c. Glaucoma
d. Eye infections
D
Dryness of the eyes can lead to irritation and eye infections. Eye dryness is usually not severe enough to cause corneal abrasions (response B). Glaucoma and the development of cataracts are not related to eye dryness (responses A and C).
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