Xerophthalmia
Xerophthalmia
Definition
Dryness of the eye due to inadequate production of tears. Causes include vitamin A deficiency, Sjogren syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and scleroderma.
Also known as conjunctival xerosis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 10138 per MONDO
- MESH D014985 per MONDO
- NCIT C34503 per MONDO
- SCTID 363677007 per MONDO
- UMLS C0022575 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Camera-type eye | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Camera-type eye | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Conjunctiva | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Conjunctiva | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Ocular adnexa | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Ocular adnexa | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |