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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
  1. Sjögren syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which the glands that produce tears and saliva are destroyed. This causes dry mouth ...
  2. You need tears to moisten the eyes and to wash away particles that have gotten into your eyes. A healthy tear film on the eye is necessary ...
  3. ... or trauma Severe dry eye associated with arthritis (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) Often the test is done to check for ...