Large Print Edition "But a mermaid has no tears, and therefore she suffers so much more." What will you learn in this book? Dry eyes have many symptoms and you will learn to recognize them. Which diseases can cause dry eyes and which medication may increases your risk. Treatment has traditionally been add liquid but it is now known that there are other simple steps you can take which may reduce or eliminate the problems without resulting to drops, gels and medication.(You can do most of them starting today.) Medication and drops can be used if these simple methods do not have the required effect.