Keratoconjunctivitis sicca Keratoconjunctivitis sicca Dry eye that occurs when tears don't provide enough moisture.
Overview Overview Dry eye, also called keratoconjunctivitis sicca, happens when tears aren't able to provide enough moisture for the cornea or the membrane covering the white part of the eye, called the conjunctiva. The eye may become dry, red and inflamed.
Overview Dry eye, also called keratoconjunctivitis sicca, happens when tears aren't able to provide enough moisture for the cornea or the membrane covering the white part of the eye, called the conjunctiva. The eye may become dry, red and inflamed.