Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Alternative names:
dry eye syndrome; keratitis sicca; xerophthalmia
Definition:
A persistent dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva due to decreased function of the tear glands. The cornea may be thickened and visual acuity may be decreased. See also document on conjunctivitis, tearing, decreased, vitamin A deficiency, and Sjogren syndrome.
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