Sjögren's syndrome is associated with which eye disorder?
a. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
b. Conjunctivitis
c. Blepharitis
d. Opaque lens disorder
A
If the patient with keratoconjunctivitis sicca has associated dry mouth, the patient has Sjögren's syndrome (an immunologic disorder characterized by deficient fluid production by the lacrimal, salivary, and other glands, resulting in abnormal dryness of the mouth, eyes, and other mucous membranes). Complaints of dry eye are caused by a variety of ocular disorders characterized by decreased tear secretion or increased tear film evaporation.
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