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    Abstract: Dry eye in severe anorexia nervosa

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    Rebecca Petris
    , 09-Apr-2012 at 22:42 (KeratoScoop (Rebecca's blog))
    Ophthalmic changes in severe anorexia nervosa: A case series.

    OBJECTIVE:
    We describe the diagnosis and management of lagophthalmos, or failure of eyelid closure, in five patients with severe anorexia nervosa (AN) who complained of dry, irritated eyes and photophobia.

    METHOD:
    Five patients with these findings are described retrospectively.

    RESULTS:
    Examination revealed lagopthalmos in the setting of ptosis and enophthalmos, with multiple
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