Xerosis conjunctivae et corneae H11.1

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Xerophthalmia

Definition
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Dehydration of the conjunctiva and the cornea of the eye.

General therapy
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Schirmer test, exclusion of Sjögren's syndrome and chronic polyarthritis (rheumatoid arthritis). Ophthalmologic care.

External therapy
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Symptomatically with artificial tear fluid (e.g. Liquifilm, Oculotect)

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Incoming links (2)

Mucous membrane pemphigoid; Xerophthalmia;

Outgoing links (2)

Rheumatoid arthritis ; Sjögren's syndrome;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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