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  • Title: [The dry eye].
    Author: Fayet B, Bernard JA, Pouliquen Y.
    Journal: Ann Chir Plast Esthet; 1991; 36(3):252-6. PubMed ID: 1721786.
    Abstract:
    After reviewing the anatomy and pathophysiology of the lacrimal circuit, the authors describe the diagnostic approach to dry eye syndrome. Two very different entities can be distinguished: acute dryness generally due to a defect of the palpebral lining, for which urgent treatment is required to prevent corneal perforation, and chronic dryness, generally due to a reduction of lacrimal secretion. The aetiological survey must look for a reversible cause, dominated by drugs. Treatment is symptomatic in every case, consisting of the regular prescription of artificial tears. The use of lacrimal plugs to obstruct the lacrimal draining ducts constitute second-line treatment and may improve the functional tolerance.
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