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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca surgery

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

Surgery

Surgery

In severe cases of keratoconjunctivitis sicca, the eyelids may be partially sewn together to reduce tear evaporation.[1]

References

References

  1. ↑ “Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca”. The Merck Manual, Home Edition. Merck & Co., Inc. 2003-02-01. Retrieved 2006-11-12.

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