Diseases and abnormalities of tear production and maintenance of tear film
The most common lacrimal disorder is dry eye syndrome (keratoconjunctivitis sicca).
Lacrimal duct disorders ...
Dry sensation in eyes
Foreign body sensation
Blurry vision
Itching
Ocular pain
Photophobia
Burning
Occasional tearing due to excessive reflex tearing
Patient’s symptoms usually worsen in dry,...
Those with systemic illnesses predisposed to dry eye should be informed and instructed in the appropriate use of artificial tear supplements. Some artificial tear supplements...
Monitor early to assess efficacy of treatment.
The viscosity of artificial tears and frequency of use can be increased for symptom relief.
Die...
H04.129 Dry eye syndrome of unspecified lacrimal gland
H04.9 Disorder of lacrimal system, unspecified
H04.122 Dry eye syndrome of left lacrimal gland
H04.121 Dry eye syndrome of right lacrimal...
Dry eye syndrome is common in the United States, affecting postmenopausal women more than any other population.
Dry eye can be classified into reduced tear production (aqueous-deficient...
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Figure 10.71. Congenital dacryostenosis. The child's parents complained of epiphora of both eyes since the child's birth. The right eye cleared spontaneously, but the left eye continued to tear, with morning crusting and heavy mattering.
Figure 10.71. Congenital dacryostenosis. The child's parents complained of epiphora of both eyes since the child's birth. The right eye cle...
Figure 10.73. Infantile dacryocystitis is a painful, tender swelling of the inferior medial canthal area, with surrounding cellulitis. At birth, the child's parents had noticed a nontender, bluish mass in this area, which probably represents an underlying dacryocystocele that had become infected.
Figure 10.73. Infantile dacryocystitis is a painful, tender swelling of the inferior medial canthal area, with surrounding cellulitis. At b...