Keratoconjunctivitis sicca.
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is one of the dry eye syndromes characterized by a deficiency of the aqueous layer of the tear film. The disorder may occur as an isolated entity or in association with a variety of local and systemic conditions affecting aqueous production. Often it follows a mild course but in severe cases, complications resulting in blindness may occur. In this paper, the clinical features, diagnostic strategies, and current treatment of KCS will be covered. Etiologies, including a discussion of the Sjögren syndrome, will also be presented.
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Illinois Eye Institute/Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago 60616.
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D015352:Dry Eye Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007638:Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014787:Vision Tests