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...
What it is Evaporative dry eye (EDE) is where the tear is not thick enough, causing it to evaporate quickly. EDE is a result of ocular surface characterized by a loss of tear film stability plus other ocular symptoms. Of the 224 subjects diagnosed with dry eye disease...
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...
Overview – punctal eye plugs for dry eyes Tear helps keep your eye moist and comfortable. It is an excellent way to treat dry eye and maintain eye health. Dry eyes are caused by not producing sufficient tears or evaporating quickly. The inhibition of tear...
LASIK overview Although most people with laser keratomileusis (LASIK) vision correction surgery notice improved vision, the eye heals and can begin to heal within a few hours. The best way to protect your eyes from infections – is to follow instructions from...
