A Patient Experiencing Chronically Dry Eyes Reports Having a Foreign

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Multiple Choice

A patient experiencing chronically dry eyes reports having a foreign body sensation, burning, and itching. A Schirmer test is abnormal. What is the suspected cause of this patient's symptoms based on this test finding?

• A) Aqueous deficiency
• B) Corneal abrasion
• C) Evaporative disorder
• D) Poor eyelid closure

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