UKMLA PLAB AMC USMLE Prometric MCQ

Question Number 0615

Question:
A 45 year old female teacher complains of a dry, gritty or burning sensation in the eyes, with redness, watery eyes. She says that her eyes feel 'glued shut' after sleeping. Inspection reveals red eyes but examination by an ophthalmologist reveals no other abnormality. She is prescribed artificial tear drops which solve the problem. These clinical features are characteristic of

a) pinguecula
b) punctal stenosis
c) refractive error
d) capillary hemangioma
e) dry eye syndrome