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[Treating severe keratoconjunctivitis sicca].
1Research Institute of Eye Diseases, 11 A, B, Rossolimo St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 119021.
Vestnik Oftalmologii
|June 22, 2017
Summary
Dry eye disease, or keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is common and complex. This review covers its causes and current treatments for dry eye syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Immunology
Context:
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), commonly known as dry eye disease, is a prevalent ocular surface condition.
- Its pathogenesis is recognized as multifactorial, involving inflammation and immune responses.
Purpose:
- To provide a comprehensive literature review on the pathogenesis of KCS.
- To summarize current therapeutic strategies for managing dry eye disease.
Summary:
- This review synthesizes current knowledge regarding the complex, multifactorial mechanisms underlying KCS.
- It details the inflammatory pathways and immunological factors contributing to the disease's development.
- Existing treatment options for dry eye syndrome are critically evaluated.
Impact:
- Enhances understanding of KCS pathogenesis for researchers and clinicians.
- Informs the development of novel therapeutic targets for dry eye disease.
- Provides a consolidated resource for managing this widespread condition.
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