title: [Acute ocular dryness].
abstract: Acute ocular dryness is a morbid condition which occurs when the cornea is suddenly deprived of its natural protection by the eyelids. The reasons for acute ocular dryness are numerous, but superior eyelid trauma often leads to the development of such a pathology. Exposure keratitis is subsequently observed if antibiotics and trophic eyedrops are not prescribed rapidly. An adaptated treatment according to the aetiology must be provided in a department specialized in ophthalmology.
authors.affiliation: Clinique ophtalmologique universitaire, Pavillon C, Hôpital Edouard-Herriot, Lyon.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Ruban
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D015352:Dry Eye Syndromes / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn
vernacular_title: Sécheresses oculaires aiguës.