Conditions
Sjögren’s Syndrome
There are more than half a million sufferers of Sjögren’s Syndrome in the UK, but it’s a condition that you probably won’t have heard of. Named after the Swedish eye doctor, Henrich Sjögren, who described a ‘syndrome’ consisting of features that included: dry eyes, dry mouth, vaginal dryness and aches and pains; it is a non-life threatening condition that typically develops in women in their 30’s to 60’s, although it can develop at any age and affects both men and women. It occurs when the body’s immune system reacts against itself and destroys the mucous secreting glands (such as those producing saliva and tears) as if they were foreign bodies. Treatment is about managing symptoms and preventing or limiting organ damage. Artificial tears are used to ensure that the dry eyes remain healthy, while saliva substitutes, coming in the form of gels and mouth sprays, are used to alleviate the discomfort of a dry mouth and throat.
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my dad died in october and ever since when i wake up in the morning my eyes are stuck together with sleep and i get quite a lot of sleep through the day aswell my doctor has given me various drops and creams but they only stop it for a while but it eventually starts agian
any suggestions :) xxxx
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ive always had red eye or blood shot eyes,ive tried optrex red eye but its still the same.
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my left eye most mornings has a layer of dandruff or something very simular attached to it between the eyelid and the eye lashes it becomes quite itchy, any ideas what it might be??
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My mom is always complaining of dryness in her eyes. what are the medicines to treat that condition? many thanks
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