Multiple choice

A doctor examined his patient and concluded that he is suffering from keratoconjunctivitis sicca, which is a severe eye disorder. Which of the following statements related to keratoconjunctivitis sicca is true?

  1. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is inflammation resulting from excess lacrimal gland secretions.

  2. Tear secretion is non-stop in keratoconjunctivitis.

  3. Tear secretion is measured by Schirmer's test.

  4. Dry eyes are unusual in the elderly patients.

  5. Sjogren's syndrome is the name given to squint in eyes.
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Explanation

Schirmer's test involves a small piece of sterile filter paper placed well above the lower lid; failure to wet 10 mm of the paper in 5 min indicates defective tear production that may be due to keratoconjunctivitis.

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