Dry Eye Syndrome: An Update in Office Management

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• 作者：William Yao MD ; Richard S. Davidson MD ; Vikram D. Durairaj MD ; Christopher D. Gelston MD  ; ;   ; ^{christopher.gelston@ucdenver.edu}
• 关键词：Artificial tears ; Dry eye syndrome
• 刊名：The American Journal of Medicine
• 出版年：2011
• 出版时间：November 2011
• 年：2011
• 卷：124
• 期：11
• 页码：1016-1018
• 全文大小：434 K

文摘

Dry eye syndrome is a multifactorial disease of the ocular surface and tear film that results in ocular discomfort, visual disturbances, and tear instability, with potential damage to the cornea and conjunctiva. Risk factors for dry eye syndrome include age (>50 years old), female sex, environments with low humidity, systemic medications, and autoimmune disorders. There are several treatment options that range from artificial tears to anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant agents. Treatment of this highly prevalent condition can drastically improve the quality of life of individuals and prevent damage to the ocular surface.