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dry eyes no tear production
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dry eyes no tear production

by JARBS, Mar 22, 2007 12:00AM
no tear production in either eye,filaments forming, corneal scarring, not scholgren's, she is 14 ... started when 8,  she has been treated at Toronto Sick Kids and numerous specialists, Steroid drops have been tried, situation is undiagnosed, oral steroids are being considered but mom and dad are not happy with that as an option thanks for any help or information            

by Forum-OD-MP, Mar 22, 2007 12:00AM
what is the question here?  are you asking me what she has?  dont know.  are you asking me what to do about it?  dont know.  second opinion is a good idea.

possibly cyclosporin eyedrops??
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