This document discusses dry eye syndrome in patients with keratoconus. It notes that keratoconus patients are more susceptible to developing dry eye due to changes on the ocular surface from high keratometric values and other factors like scratching and contact lens use. The document outlines tests for diagnosing dry eye like break up time tests and staining of the cornea and conjunctiva. It recommends a multidisciplinary treatment approach including managing risk factors, preventative care, anti-inflammatory treatment if needed, and considers intracorneal ring segments which may improve keratometry and reduce dry eye symptoms. The conclusion reiterates that keratoconus patients are more prone to dry eye and emphasizes the importance of a healthy
15. Psicometría
Escala Visual Analógica
1. Frecuencia de los síntomas: Por favor, ponga una X en la línea para indicar lo
frecuente que normalmente siente sus ojos secos y / o irritados
Raramente _______________________________________Siempre
2. Gravedad de los síntomas: Por favor, ponga una X en la línea para indicar la
gravedad que normalmente siente sus ojos secos y / o irritados
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SANDE: Symptom Assessment iN Dry Eye
Schaumberg DA et al. Development and Validation of a Short Global Dry Eye
Symptom Index The Ocular Surface 2007;5:50-57
Dry eye syndrome & Keratoconus
16. Psicometría
Escala Visual Analógica
1. Frecuencia de los síntomas: Por favor, ponga una X en la línea para indicar lo
frecuente que normalmente siente sus ojos secos y / o irritados comparado
con su visita de hace dos meses
Raramente _______________________________________Siempre
Ultima visita
2. Gravedad de los síntomas: Por favor, ponga una X en la línea para indicar la
gravedad que normalmente siente sus ojos secos y / o irritados comparado
con su visita de hace dos meses
Muy leve_______________________________________Muy Grave
Ultima Visita
Schaumberg DA et al. Development and Validation of a Short Global Dry Eye
Symptom Index The Ocular Surface 2007;5:50-57
Dry eye syndrome & Keratoconus
17. Treatment
Multidisciplinary approach. Multiple and
Protracted
Avoid risk factors
Scratch
Contact lens Hygiene
Preventive treatment
Education of the patient
Avoid tear evaporation
Anti-inflammatory if evidence of inflammation
Dry eye syndrome & Keratoconus
18. Treatment
Intra corneal ring segments
Improvement of keratometry
Reduction of dry eye symptoms
Reduction of scratch
Reduction of use of the contact lens
Dry eye syndrome & Keratoconus
19. Conclusions
• Keratoconus patients are more susceptible to
develop a dry eye syndrome
• BUT & mucus thin layer healthy are good
markers of a normal function of the
epithelium of the ocular surface.
• Treatment Protocol of DES in Keratoconus
patients.
Dry eye syndrome & Keratoconus