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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| description | 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 the inflammatory aetiology of the disease has resulted in a shift in treatment strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3e326f5ad29e4e28bcd103453ddb2cc02025-08-20T03:06:54ZengAOSISSouth African Family Practice2078-61902078-62042013-06-0155310.1080/20786204.2013.108743404810Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye)Leilani Johnston0Amayeza Information CentreKeratoconjuctivitis 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 the inflammatory aetiology of the disease has resulted in a shift in treatment strategies.https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/3866keratoconjunctivitis siccadry eye |
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