Table
1: Conditions
seen by dermatologists where dry eye syndrome is likely (in alphabetical order).
Aging |
Autoimmune
or connective tissue disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosis,
systemic sclerosis, inflammatory myopathies |
Blepharitis |
Diabetes |
Facial
trauma |
Graft vs host disease |
Lid
abnormalities |
Low
androgen levels [6] |
Periocular infections |
Psoriasis |
Rosacea |
Side
effects from drugs (antihistamines, beta-blockers, antispasmodics, hormone
replacement therapy, diuretics, and some psychotropic agents) |
Thyroiditis |