Alacrima | |
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Specialty | Ophthalmology |
Differential diagnosis | Triple-A syndrome |
Alacrima refers to an abnormality in tear production that could mean reduced tear production or absent tear production. Because a lack of tears presents in only in a few rare disorders, it aids in diagnosis of these disorders, including Triple-A syndrome and NGLY1 deficiency. [1] [2] [3]
Alacrima can be formally diagnosed through a Schirmer's test.
Alacrima | |
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Specialty | Ophthalmology |
Differential diagnosis | Triple-A syndrome |
Alacrima refers to an abnormality in tear production that could mean reduced tear production or absent tear production. Because a lack of tears presents in only in a few rare disorders, it aids in diagnosis of these disorders, including Triple-A syndrome and NGLY1 deficiency. [1] [2] [3]
Alacrima can be formally diagnosed through a Schirmer's test.