The National Arthritis Data Work group reported 400,000 patients with autoimmune disease. In managing the patients of Sjögren’s, an integrated multi-discipline approach is essential. What is Sjögren’s Syndrome? Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune...
What is dry eye? Dry eye happens when your eyes don’t make enough tears to stay wet, or when your tears don’t work correctly. This can make your eyes feel uncomfortable, and in some cases it can also cause vision problems. Dry eyes are an recurring...
Schirmer test is a tear production testing; tears test; dry eye test; basal secretion test. Your eye doctor will use this Schirmer test determines whether the eye produces enough tears to keep it moist. The test works by the principle of capillary action, which allows...
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,...
How to cured my dry eyes permanently? Do you have eye irritation and wish you could get rid of it once and for all? There is no permanent cure for this health condition – dry eye syndrome. However, dry eye treatments can help you maintain moisture in the...
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,...
