Still's Diseases Dry Eyes
Dry eye occurs when there is insufficient lubrication in the eye, and the
- Any condition that causes corneal scarring, such as
erythema multiforme ,trachoma , or cornealburns Sjogren's syndrome - Lagophthalmos
Riley-Day syndrome - Absence of lacrimal gland
- Paralysis of the facial or trigeminal nerves
- Medication with atropine
- Deep
anesthesia - Debilitating diseases
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