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Overview

Despite the availability of efficient tear substitutes, many patients with keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye syndrome) experience severe corneal injuries and a subsequent loss of vision. Surgical techniques include lateral tarsorrhaphy, punctal plugs, conjunctival flap, mucous membrane grafting, salivary gland duct transposition,and Lens therapy.

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Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Lateral tarsorrhaphy

If a person has difficulty closing the eyes for any reason, such as Bell's palsy, the eyes may dry out because of tear evaporation.Lateral tarsorrhaphy is a procedure during which the lateral one-third of the eyelids are sewn together to decrease the ability of the eye to open widely and to help the eyes close more easily.

Punctal plugs

Punctal plugs are often used in the treatment of dry eye syndrome. Available types include absorbable plugs, nonabsorbable plugs, thermoplastic plugs, hydrogel plugs

Conjunctival flap

Conjunctivoplasty excision of symptomatic conjunctivochalasis Surgical cautery occlusion of the lacrimal drainage system

Mucous membrane grafting

Salivary gland duct transposition

Lens therapy

Prosthetic replacement of the ocular surface ecosystem (PROSE) lens therapy

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