Tear-deficient keratoconjunctivitis. Clinical diagnosis of a common eye problem.
A chronic keratoconjunctivitis that is common under dry climatic conditions is described. A characteristic biomicroscopical appearance of the eye was found in 29 healthy patients with red, uncomfortable eyes and abnormal tear function. A diagnosis of tear-deficient keratoconjunctivitis can be made on the basis of these findings and treated effectively.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007637:Keratoconjunctivitis / Q000209:etiology*; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged