In the early 20th century, Swedish physician Henrik Sjögren (SHOW-gren) first described a group of women whose chronic arthritis was accompanied by dry eyes and dry mouth. Sjögren's syndrome (SS) can develop on its own (called “primary SS”) or as a complication of another autoimmune disorder (called “secondary SS”), most often lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Symptoms vary in type and intensity, and serious complications are rare.
Sjögren's syndrome is an inflammatory disease...
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Dry eye occurs when there is insufficient lubrication in the eye, and the conjunctiva becomes much less moist than normal. This causes pain and... Read more »
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Dry eyes are caused by a lack of tears. Tears are necessary for the normal lubrication of your eyes and to wash away particles and foreign... Read more »
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What Is It? Dry eye syndrome occurs when there is a decreased production of tears that moisten, protect and cleanse the eyes. Dry eye syndrome is one... Read more »
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Use artificial tears Dry eyes usually respond to the use of artificial tears being used regularly during the day. Lubricating eye drops alleviate the dry, scratchy feeling. Try night gels Another dry eye treatment is using a gel at night....
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