KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS SICCA PICTURE AND INFORMATION


Keratoconjunctivitis sicca picture


Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is a persistent dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva due to
decreased function of the tear glands or increased evaporation of tears. The cornea may be
thickened and visual acuity may be decreased.


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In this picture you can see the irritation caused by lack of tear
production associated with Keratoconjunctivitis sicca.
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