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Disorders that affect lacrimal gland and drainage system include: secretory dysfunction (lacrimal insufficiency); blockage of nasolacrimal duct; occlusion/stenosis of punctum; lacrimal gland neoplasms; and inflammations and infections. Clinical manifestations include: excessive tear production; dry eyes. Causes include: systemic diseases, e.g., rheumatoid arthritis; drugs (e.g., diuretics) which may also exacerbate symptoms of a dry eye.
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Disorders that affect lacrimal gland and drainage system include: secretory dysfunction (lacrimal insufficiency); blockage of nasolacrimal duct; occlusion/stenosis of punctum; lacrimal gland neoplasms; and inflammations and infections. Clinical manifestations include: excessive tear production; dry eyes. Causes include: systemic diseases, e.g., rheumatoid arthritis; drugs (e.g., diuretics) which may also exacerbate symptoms of a dry eye.
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Elkington, AR and Khaw, PT. Eyelid and lacrimal disorders. BMJ. 1988 August 13; 297(6646): 473 - 477; Westfall, CT. Lacrimal disease. Curr Opin Ophthalmol, 1995, 6;V: 100 - 104; Thampy, H. Eyelid and lacrimal disorders. http://www.firstinmedicine.com/summarysheets_files/Ophthalmology/Eyelid%20and%20Lacrimal%20Disorders.pdf; Disorders of the lacrimal apparatus. Merck Manual, 17th edition, 1999
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