Dry eye - a review.
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2016
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Of the myriad reasons for visits to an ophthalmologist, one of the most common maladies afflicting
patients is Dry Eye Disease (DED), which can cause mild discomfort in the early stages and endstage
ocular surface damage in its more severe forms. Dry eye is a problem of utmost importance, more in
the developed rather than developing nations. Various aspects of the manifestation, including the tear
osmolarity, ocular surface homeostasis and the role of ocular surface epithelial stem cells in
maintaining the ocular surface homeostasis have been discussed. The objective tests to assess and
grade dry eye have been noted. A systematic approach to the affected eye and the patient has also
been outlined. The major categories of medications used along with the methods of delivery are
specified in this review. A systematic approach in understanding the type and grade of Dry Eye
Disease is mandatory for good clinical response. Along with clinical management the doctor should
also stress on environmental changes that exaggerates dryness.
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Dry Eye Disease, tear osmolarity, ocular surface homeostasis, lacrimal functional unit, and objective tests for dry eye, dry eye management
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Rajesh P, Hussain Shaji, Safarulla M A, Swadique Muhemmed. Dry eye - a review. National Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences. 2016; 5(2): 112-119.