Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
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It is worth considering an evaluation when the eyes feel dry, gritty, or irritated in a persistent way: that ongoing discomfort is the prelude to keratoconjunctivitis sicca. This condition occurs when the surface of the eye does not receive enough lubrication, whether from reduced tear production or from excessive evaporation.
Common symptoms:
- A sensation of a foreign body or burning
- Redness and eye fatigue
- Vision that fluctuates and improves on blinking
Factors that play a role: prolonged screen use, certain dry or air-conditioned environments, hormonal changes, and the use of contact lenses can all favor it.
Which specialist treats it? The ophthalmologist is the one who examines the ocular surface and the tear film; the general practitioner can also guide a first checkup. It is worth consulting if the discomfort does not let up.
Data on 273 doctors who treat keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Which specialist treats keratoconjunctivitis sicca?
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or dry eye, is a condition in which the eyes don't produce enough lubrication. An ophthalmologist is the right specialist, and a general practitioner can provide the initial evaluation. If you have burning, a gritty sensation, or persistent redness in your eyes, see one of these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Miguel López Vázquez
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Frequently asked questions
What is keratoconjunctivitis sicca?
It is worth considering an evaluation when the eyes feel dry, gritty, or irritated in a persistent way: that ongoing discomfort is the prelude to keratoconjunctivitis sicca. This condition occurs when the surface of the eye does not receive enough lubrication, whether from reduced tear production or...
Which doctor treats keratoconjunctivitis sicca?
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or dry eye, is a condition in which the eyes don't produce enough lubrication. An ophthalmologist is the right specialist, and a general practitioner can provide the initial evaluation. If you have burning, a gritty sensation, or persistent redness in your eyes, see one of these specialists.