this is what the doc saidEye Care Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is a severe form of dry eye syndrome which requires intensive treatment with combinations of artificial tears , lubricating ointments and gels , topical cyclosporine drops , topical steroid drops , oral omega 3 fatty acids and fish oils and oral doxycycline pills . Moisture chamber glasses or goggles are helpful in some cases . Very severe cases may require punctal occlusion , amniotic membrane transplants , bandage contact lenses or tarsorrhaphy . Any abnormalities of eyelid position will usually need to be surgically corrected . Expectations Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is a severe dry eye condition associated with reduced tear production , accelerated tear evaporation , roughness of the corneal surface , conjunctival irritation , and ocular surface inflammation . Lubrication of the ocular surface is usually not adequate by itself . This condition usually requires aggressive therapy combining multiple medical and surgical modalities . Contact the office if The symptoms of keratoconjunctivitis sicca worsen or fail to respond to treatment . These symptoms include dryness , irritation , foreign body sensation , tearing , blurry vision , fluctuating vision , red eyes and ocular discharge .