Keratoconjunctivitis sicca natural history, complications and prognosis

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Overview

Natural History

Complications

Prognosis

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca usually is a chronic problem. Its prognosis shows considerable variance, depending upon the severity of the condition. Most patients have mild-to-moderate cases, and can be treated symptomatically with lubricants. This provides an adequate relief of symptoms.

When dry eyes symptoms are severe, they can interfere with quality of life.^[1] People sometimes feel their vision blurs with use,^[2] or severe irritation^[2] to the point that they have trouble keeping their eyes open^[1] or they may not be able to work or drive^[1].

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Meadows, Michelle (2005). “Dealing with Dry Eye”. FDA Consumer Magazine. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved 2006-11-16. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help); More than one of |author= and |last= specified (help); External link in |work= (help)
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 “Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca”. The Merck Manual, Home Edition. Merck & Co., Inc. 2003-02-01. Retrieved 2006-11-12.

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[Merck-1-2] 2.0 ^2.1 “Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca”. The Merck Manual, Home Edition. Merck & Co., Inc. 2003-02-01. Retrieved 2006-11-12.

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