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

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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)
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What are the lipid abnormalities that causes dry eyes?

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Chronic blepharitis

Meibomitis

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