Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye)

Keratoconjuctivitis sicca, more commonly known as dry eye, or dry eye disease, is common. It results from improper functioning of the lacrimal functional unit. First-line treatment with tear substitutes, such as eye drops, gels and ointments, have an essential role. However, a newer understanding of...

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Main Author: Leilani Johnston
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2013-06-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/3866
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