Dryness of the eye due to inadequate production of tears. Causes include vitamin A deficiency, Sjogren syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and scleroderma
Symptoms of Conjunctival xerosis
The following features are indicative of Conjunctival xerosis:
dryness of the conjunctiva
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Common Causes of Conjunctival xerosis
The following are the most common causes of Conjunctival xerosis:
vitamin A deficiency
Prevention of Conjunctival xerosis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Conjunctival xerosis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
eat fibrous vegetables
eat dark green leafy vegetables
eat soft-fleshed yellow/orange vegetables
eat fruits
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Conjunctival xerosis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Conjunctival xerosis:
Rose Bengal staining: To diagnose conjunctival xerosis
Complications of Conjunctival xerosis if untreated
It is not know if Conjunctival xerosis causes complications if left untreated.
Self-care for Conjunctival xerosis
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Conjunctival xerosis:
eat fibrous vegetables
eat dark green leafy vegetables
eat soft-fleshed yellow/orange vegetables
eat fruits
take vitamin A supplementation
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Conjunctival xerosis
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Conjunctival xerosis:
Vitamin A supplementation: Vitamin A supplementation helps in treating the conjunctival xerosis