Dry Eye Syndrome

Question 1

Dry eye syndrome Technical name

Answer 1

Keratoconjunctivitis SICCA

Question 2

Dry eye syndrome Causes

Answer 2

decreased tear production, increased tear evaporation, or a combination of these factors can initiate an inflammatory response on the ocular surface

Question 3

Dry eye syndrome Risk Factors

Answer 3

advanced age, female gender, and a history of LASIK surgery

Question 4

Dry eye syndrome Signs and Symptoms

Answer 4

Dry eye sensation
Ocular irritation
Redness, burning, and stinging
A foreign body or gritty sensation
Blurred vision
Contact lens intolerance
An increased frequency of blinking, and, paradoxically, increased tearing

Question 5

Dry eye syndrome Treatment

Answer 5

Artificial tears and lubricants, Cholinergic agonists, Topical cyclosporine, Topical corticosteroids

Question 6

Dry eye syndrome First line therapy

Answer 6

Tear substitute- 4x/day
Ocular lubricants
Sjogren pt/s-Pilocarpine

Question 7

Dry eye syndrome Second line therapy

Answer 7

Cyclosporin 0.05% emulsion-Restasis
Xiidra 5% solution

Question 8

Dry eye syndrome Third line therapy

Answer 8

Referral