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Pathophysiology

Having dry eyes for a while can lead to tiny abrasions on the surface of the eyes.[1] In advanced cases, the epithelium undergoes pathologic changes, namely squamous metaplasia and loss of goblet cells. Some severe cases result in thickening of the corneal surface,[1] corneal erosion, punctate keratopathy, epithelial defects, corneal ulceration (sterile and infected), corneal neovascularization, corneal scarring,[1] corneal thinning, and even corneal perforation.

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca". The Merck Manual, Home Edition. Merck & Co., Inc. 2003-02-01. Retrieved 2006-11-12.

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