Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye)
Keratoconjuctivitis sicca, more commonly known as dry eye, or dry eye disease, is common. It results from improper functioning of the lacrimal functional unit. First-line treatment with tear substitutes, such as eye drops, gels and ointments, have an essential role. However, a newer understanding of...
| Published in: | South African Family Practice |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2013-06-01
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| Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/3866 |
| Summary: | Keratoconjuctivitis sicca, more commonly known as dry eye, or dry eye disease, is common. It results from improper functioning of the lacrimal functional unit. First-line treatment with tear substitutes, such as eye drops, gels and ointments, have an essential role. However, a newer understanding of the inflammatory aetiology of the disease has resulted in a shift in treatment strategies. |
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| ISSN: | 2078-6190 2078-6204 |