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==[[Keratoconjunctivitis sicca causes|Causes]]==
==[[Keratoconjunctivitis sicca causes|Causes]]==


==[[Keratoconjunctivitis sicca differentiating Keratoconjunctivitis sicca from other diseases|Differentiating Keratoconjunctivitis sicca from other Diseases]]==
==[[Keratoconjunctivitis sicca differential diagnosis|Differentiating Keratoconjunctivitis sicca from other Diseases]]==


==[[Keratoconjunctivitis sicca epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
==[[Keratoconjunctivitis sicca epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cornealdisease/index.asp Facts About the Cornea and Corneal Disease] The National Eye Institute (NEI).
*[http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cornealdisease/index.asp Facts About the Cornea and Corneal Disease] The National Eye Institute (NEI).
*[http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=137&PrintPage=1 NHS Direct - Dry eye syndrome]<!-- This link has been added here because it is good and the info contained in it has not been actively assimilated into the article. -->
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*[http://www.agingeye.net/dryeyes/dryeyesinformation.php The Eye Digest: Dry Eyes]
*[http://www.dryeyepain.com DryEyePain.com]
*[http://www.extremedryeye.com Extreme Dry Eye Support Forum and Info!]


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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;

Overview

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Keratoconjunctivitis sicca from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

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

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Case #1

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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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