The spiscleritis nodule of the eye is a swollen and painful cornea resulting from an inflammatory condition. The condition typically affects a single area on one eye but may affect all eyes. Occasionally small bumps can be seen too. Interestingly, episcleritis occurs...
What is sicca syndrome? Sicca syndrome comes from the Latin word sicca, meaning “dry,” it’s a condition that directly affects your immune system. The term “sicca” refers to ocular or oral dryness. Sjögren syndrome is an autoimmune...
Tears keep our eyes lubricated all day. Tears contain moisture, oil, mucous, and immune substances that provide moisture, lubricating, and sometimes antibiotic properties. The dry eye condition results in redness, itchiness, sensitivity to sunlight, blurred vision,...
Long term effects of rheumatoid arthritis According to Arthritis Foundation, about 1.5 million U.S. people live with R.A. The exact cause of R.A. is not known. R.A. is an autoimmune disorder. Rheumatism is a chronic inflammation of joints that causes joint pain,...
If you have arthritis, you are already familiar with this chronic disease that causes swelling and pain in parts of the body. Everyone who has arthritis is susceptible to dry eyes. Dry eyes can also become very painful and inflammatory for those people who suffer from...
Rheumatoid Arthritis Eye Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that attacks tendons and bones of joints. Inflammations are common in other parts of our body, including skin, blood vessels. Typically this causes painful joints and stiffness. Rheumatoid...
