[Corneal and conjunctival dryness due to deficient tear production, predominantly in menopausal and post-menopausal women. Filamentary keratitis or erosion of the conjunctival and corneal epithelium may be caused by these disorders. Sensation of the presence of a foreign body in the eye and burning of the eyes may occur. ( MSH )]
UMLS (NCI) C0013238 Relation/PAR: Disorders of lacrimal system
Relation/CHD: KCS
CONJUNCTIVAL XEROSIS
Sjogren's syndrome