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Fast Five Quiz: Are You Familiar With Dry Eye Disease?
Dry eye disease, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca and dry eye syndrome, is a multifactorial disease that results in tear film instability and increased tear film osmolarity and associated symptoms. The condition is a common form of ocular surface disease and can overlap with other causes of ocular surface disease, such as ocular allergy and meibomian gland dysfunction. It has the potential to cause damage to the ocular surface.
In the United States, the condition is more common among female than male patients, and on average, female patients exhibit greater symptom severity. Although dry eye disease has a complex etiology, encompassing a wide range of possible causes, effective treatments are available.
Do you know the key aspects of dry eye disease? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
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