Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Also known as: Tørre øjne
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), eller tørre øjne, er en mangel på tårernes vandige komponent, oftest forårsaget af immunmedieret ødelæggelse af tåre-kirtlerne. Utilstrækkelige tårer efterlader hornhinden tør og betændt, hvilket forårsager ubehag, udflåd og potentiel hornhindeskade. Den håndteres med tåre-stimulerende og fugtgivende behandling.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Immune mediated
- Typical onset:
- Chronic
- Body systems:
- Ophthalmic, Immune
- Affected species:
- DOG
- Reference codes:
- ICD11 9A79, OMIA:2393
Breeds at higher risk
These breeds are recorded as more prone to Keratoconjunctivitis sicca than their species as a whole. Many animals of these breeds never develop it.
- West Highland White TerrierHøj risiko
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Reviews immune-mediated dry eye, the Schirmer tear test, and cyclosporine-based treatment.
- OMIA
- ICD-11
This content is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If you are worried about your pet, contact your veterinarian.