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. 2011 Jul;6(3):192-8.

Dry eye syndrome

Mohammad-Ali Javadi  1 , Sepehr Feizi
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Dry eye syndrome

Mohammad-Ali Javadi et al. J Ophthalmic Vis Res. 2011 Jul.

Abstract

Our understanding of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), also known as dry eye syndrome, has been changed over recent years. Until lately, the condition was thought to be merely due to aqueous tear insufficiency. Today, it is understood that KCS is a multifactorial disorder due to inflammation of the ocular surface and lacrimal gland, neurotrophic deficiency and meibomian gland dysfunction. This change in paradigm has led to the development of new and more effective medications.

Keywords: Dry Eye Syndromes; Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca.

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