Dry Eye Syndromes [syndromy suchého oka]

topical
183
Terms

KCS
keratitis sicca
syndrom suchého oka

 

Dry Eye
Dry Eye Disease
Evaporative Dry Eye
Evaporative Dry Eye Disease
Evaporative Dry Eye Syndrome

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Definition

Corneal and conjunctival dryness due to deficient tear production, predominantly in menopausal and post-menopausal women. Filamentary keratitis or erosion of the conjunctival and corneal epithelium may be caused by these disorders. Sensation of the presence of a foreign body in the eye and burning of the eyes may occur.

Annotation
general or unspecified: prefer specifics; do not confuse with XEROPHTHALMIA
DUI
D015352 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0023637
History note
89
Public note
89

Loss of reflex tearing Chemical MeSH Browser