by Lily Yang | May 20, 2022 | autoimmune, dry eye disease, dry eye relief, dry eye treatment, dry eyes, episcleritis nodule, Ocular Rosacea, red irritated eyes, Rheumatoid Arthritis
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... 
by Lily Yang | May 18, 2022 | arthritis, autoimmune, blurred vision, dry eye disease, dry eye treatment, dry eyes, eye drops, tests for dry eyes
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... 
by Lily Yang | May 13, 2022 | autoimmune, blepharitis, blurred vision, computer vision syndrome, contact lenses, dry eye disease, dry eye treatment, dry eyes, eye drops, eye health, Eye infection, eye irritation, fish oil, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren's Syndrome, watery eyes
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,... 
by Lily Yang | Apr 5, 2022 | autoimmune, dry eye treatment, dry eyes, eye health, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren's Syndrome
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,... 
by Lily Yang | Apr 1, 2022 | autoimmune, dry eye disease, dry eye relief, dry eye symptoms, dry eye treatment, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren's Syndrome
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... 
by Lily Yang | Mar 29, 2022 | autoimmune, dry eye disease, dry eye relief, dry eye symptoms, dry eye treatment, eye plugs, Rheumatoid Arthritis
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... 
