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[The dry eye].

B Fayet1, J A Bernard, Y Pouliquen

  • 1Service d'Ophtalmologie de l'Hôtel Dieu de Paris.

Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
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Dry eye syndrome diagnosis distinguishes acute dryness needing urgent care from chronic dryness caused by reduced lacrimal secretion. Treatment involves artificial tears, with lacrimal plugs as a second-line option for chronic cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Ocular Surface Disease

Background:

  • Dry eye syndrome is a common condition affecting the ocular surface.
  • Understanding the lacrimal circuit's anatomy and pathophysiology is crucial for diagnosis.
  • Two distinct forms of dry eye exist: acute and chronic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic approach for dry eye syndrome.
  • To differentiate between acute and chronic presentations of dry eye.
  • To discuss etiological factors and treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of lacrimal circuit anatomy and pathophysiology.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria for dry eye syndrome.
  • Evaluation of treatment options for different dry eye types.

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Main Results:

  • Acute dryness, often from palpebral lining defects, requires immediate intervention to prevent corneal perforation.
  • Chronic dryness typically results from decreased lacrimal secretion and necessitates identifying reversible causes, frequently drug-induced.
  • Symptomatic treatment is standard, primarily using artificial tears.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of dry eye syndrome depends on accurate diagnosis of its type (acute vs. chronic).
  • Identifying and addressing reversible causes, such as medications, is key in chronic dry eye.
  • Artificial tears are the mainstay of treatment, with lacrimal plugs offering a secondary therapeutic option for improved functional tolerance.