Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (Dry eye)

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Patients report itching; burning; a gritty, pulling, or foreign body sensation; or photosensitivity. 
A sharp stabbing pain, eye strain or fatigue, and blurred vision may also occur. 
Some patients note a flood of tears after severe irritation. 
Typically, symptoms fluctuate in intensity and are intermittent.

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

Schirmer test and tear breakup test (TBUT)

RiskFactors

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/eye-disorders/corneal-disorders/keratoconjunctivitis-sicca