You have an autoimmune disease
Dry eye is associated with several different autoimmune disorders, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and Sjögren’s Syndrome. In Sjögren’s Syndrome, the immune system attacks the glands that make both tears and saliva, resulting not only in dry eye, but dry mouth as well.
Autoimmune diseases can also cause imbalances in the three main components of tears: oil, water, and mucus. Any changes in tear composition can lead to dry eye.
Thyroid eye disease, also known as Graves’ eye disease, is another autoimmune disorder. This time the immune systems attacks not only the thyroid gland but also muscles and tissue surrounding the eye. Dry eye is one result of the condition.
If you have one of these disorders, make sure it, and the dry eye, are treated.
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I had dry eyes due to cataracts. Eyedrops relieved the itchiness, and even helped improve vision a little bit. But ultimately, surgery was the answer.
After cataracts, what kind of surgery can help dry eye