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Revision as of 13:34, 2 November 2012
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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca Microchapters |
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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
Case Studies
Related Chapters
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
External links
- Facts About the Cornea and Corneal Disease The National Eye Institute (NEI).
- NHS Direct - Dry eye syndrome
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