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Query: UMLS:C0022575 (
keratoconjunctivitis sicca
)
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Five patients with collagen vascular disease and
keratoconjunctivitis sicca
underwent cataract surgery and implantation of intraocular lenses. Postoperative development of corneal melting may have been potentiated by the use of topical 0.1% dexamethasone sodium
phosphate
alcohol and neomycin sulfate. Permanent visual loss occurred in two patients. Implant removal was necessary in two eyes. Medical management consisted of discontinuance of administration of steroids and antibiotics, as well as the addition of tear substitutes, cycloplegics, and pressure patching.
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PMID:Corneal melting with intraocular lenses. 689 39
