Dry Eye Syndrome

Question 1

What are some causes of dry eyes?

Answer 1

aqueous tear deficiency
lacrimal gland dysfunction
Sjogren’s syndrome
mucin deficiency / low vitamin A

Question 2

management of dry eyes?

Answer 2

humidification of air
tear supplements
lacrimal punctal occlusion

Question 3

What can cause a watery eye?

Answer 3

failure of the lacrimal drainage system or oversecretion of tears.
look for ocular irritation or inadequate drainage, usually due to nasolacrimal obstruction