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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: KCS; Keratitis sicca; sicca syndrome; dry eye syndrome; DES; dry eyes; xerophthalmia;

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Further reading

  • The Dry Eye: A Practical Approach, by Sudi Patel, Kenny Blades, 2003, Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN 0-7506-4978-X
  • Dry Eye Disease: The Clinician’s Guide to Diagnosis And Treatment, by Penny A. Asbell, Michael A. Lemp, 2006, Thieme Medical Publishers, ISBN 1-58890-412-1
  • The Dry Eye Remedy: The Complete Guide to Restoring the Health and Beauty of Your Eyes, by Robert Latkany, 2007, Hatherleigh Press, ISBN 1-57826-242-9


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