Abstract

DRY EYE: A CRITICAL REVIEW

Dr. Vishal Subhash Khedkar* and Dr. Milind Arjun Bhoi

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Abstract

Our understanding of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), also known as dry eye syndrome, has been changed over recent years. Until lately, the condition was thought to be merely due to aqueous tear insufficiency. Today, it is understood that KCS is a multifactorial disorder due to inflammation of the ocular surface and lacrimal gland, neurotrophic deficiency and meibomian gland dysfunction.

Keywords: Until lately, the condition was thought to be merely due to aqueous tear insufficiency.