Chapter 202- Evaluation of dry eyes Flashcards
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What are the lacrimal gland dysfunction causes of dry eyes?
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Age Systemic disease (Sjogrens, syndrome, sarcoidosis, Hodgkins disease) Anticholinergic drugs (atropine, antihistamines, tricyclics)
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What are the compromised eyelid function causes of dry eyes?
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Fifth or seventh nerve palsy
Exophthalmos
Scar formation
3
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What are the mucin deficiency causes of dry eyes?
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Chemical burns Hypovitaminosis A Isotertinoin (Accutane) Benign ocular pemphigoid Trachoma
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What are the environmental factor causes of dry eyes?
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Excessive dryness Excessive exposure (eg, exophthalmos, bells palsy)
5
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What are the lipid abnormalities that causes dry eyes?
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Chronic blepharitis
Meibomitis