Dry Eyes

Natural adjuvants for Sjögren’s syndrome IMPORTANT: Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the exocrine glands (salivary, lacrimal, and other mucous glands), producing severe dryness, but can also affect joints, lungs, kidneys, skin, nervous system and increases the risk of lymphoma. Diagnosis is made by a rheumatologist, based on symptoms, antibodies (anti-Ro/SSA, anti-La/SSB), Schirmer test, lip biopsy. Treatment is done in collaboration with ophthalmologist and dentist. Natural remedies do not replace medical treatment, but are support for symptom relief and quality of life improvement. ...

Natural Remedies for Dry Eyes That gritty, sandy feeling in your eyes at the end of a long day? You are not alone. Dry eyes have become incredibly common, and the reasons range from air conditioning and wind exposure to extended screen time and simply getting older. The tear film that keeps your eyes moist and comfortable is a delicate thing, and when it breaks down, the discomfort can be surprisingly intense. ...