Uveitis is a medical condition that affects the uvea, or middle layer of the eye. It can cause a range of symptoms, including redness and irritation in the eyes, light sensitivity, blurred vision, and even vision loss. Treating uveitis can be difficult and expensive;...
Do you have persistent patches of red, dry, itchy skin that won’t go away? You may have eczema or psoriasis, two skin conditions that have such similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell them apart. Psoriasis vs eczema can cause similar conditions so it may...
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...
According to a 2009 National Arthritis Dataworkgroup report by the American College of Rheukateology, Sjögren’ s patients with minor autoimmune vascular diseases numbered about 400,000. When treating Sjögren’s patients, the integration of...
Psoriasis in eyes is a noncontagious immune dermatology condition that causes excessive inflammatory production. The causes are unknown; however, genetic and immune system problems can contribute. The medication also offers coping strategies and lifestyle choices....
What is sicca syndrome? Sicca syndrome comes from the Latin word sicca, meaning “dry,” it’s a condition that directly affects your immune system. The term “sicca” refers to ocular or oral dryness. Sjögren syndrome is an autoimmune...
