Absence of tear film is seen in
Ans. is 'd' i.e. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca: A condition in which there is deficiency of the aqueous tears.Causes are:Sjogren's syndromeCongenital alacrimaParalytic hyposecretionIdiopathic hyposecretionAbsence of tear film is not seen in lacrimal gland removal because :"It must be remembered that xerosis or dryness of the conjunctiva does not result from extirpation of the superior and inferior lacrimal glands, the moistening of the conjunctiva by Krause's glands and its own mucous cells being sufficient to prevent it."
Conjunctivitis
Lacrimal gland removal
Herpes keratitis
Kerato conjunctivitis sicca
Lacrimal Gland