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Flashcards in Dry Eye Deck (2)
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1
Q

What medications are known to cause dry eye?

A
  • Anticholinergic effect; TCA’s, antihistammines
  • HRT (oestrogen only particularly)
  • Androgen antagonists
  • Cardiac arrhythmic drugs and beta blockers
  • SSRI’s
  • Isotretinoin
2
Q

What are the referral criteria in dry eye?

A
  • Dryness of mouth and other mucous membranes: Sjogren’s syndrome
  • Outward turning lower eyelid: medical intervention required