The 62-year-old home health patient who is recovering from eye surgery complains of a feeling of "grittiness" in the eye and is having blurred vision. The eyes are reddened and have stringy mucus. What do these complaints indicate?
a. Sjögren syndrome
b. Early cataracts
c. Macular degeneration
d. Retinal detachment
ANS: A
The Sjögren syndrome of "dry eye" frequently appears after eye surgery. There is insufficient production of tears. Excessive use of antihistamines, antidepressants, and decongestants may cause this syndrome to appear.
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