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Dry eye syndrome - Prevention

Alternative Names

Keratitis sicca; Xerophthalmia; Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

Prevention:

There is no way to prevent keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Complications can be prevented by use of wetting and lubricating drops and ointments.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/20/2006
  • Manju Subramanian, MD, Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.