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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca surgery
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Surgery
Surgery
In severe cases of keratoconjunctivitis sicca, the eyelids may be partially sewn together to reduce tear evaporation.[1]
References
References
- ↑ “Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca”. The Merck Manual, Home Edition. Merck & Co., Inc. 2003-02-01. Retrieved 2006-11-12.
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