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 292 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
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.