Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or KCS, occurs when eyes don’t produce the required amount of moisture. Some doctors call the ksc syndrome dry eyes syndrome. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca can cause skin irritation, burns and grittiness to your eyes. The disorder may...
Itchy eyes autoimmune diseases There is a well-known association of several systemic diseases associated with itchy eyes autoimmune diseases, dry-eye syndrome, among them Sjögren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma and systemic lupus erythematosus. Do...
How to treat dry eyes If your dry eyes cause irritation, it affects both the skin and eyes. Dry eyes may cause permanent eye problems. Dry eyes occur after the tear gland produces fewer tears and evaporates faster. The absence of adequate eyesight may result in...
What is Sjogrens Antibodies? Antibodies are substances produced by your immune system (the body’s defence against infection) to attack germs. In Sjögren’s syndrome, the immune system produces antibodies that attack healthy areas of the body. Sjögrens...
What is cevimeline? Cevimidine stimulates ejective salivary glands. Cevimeline has been used as a treatment option when a person has the Sjögren syndrome. Cevimeline may have uses other than those described in the medication guides. This medicine is a white, oblong,...
Dry eye is a common and often chronic problem, particularly in older adults. The natural aging process can lead to a range of ocular problems, affecting both the quantity and quality of your tears and causing the uncomfortable dry eye symptoms you may be experiencing....
