Managing Sjögren’s Disease
Sjögren’s disease is an autoimmune condition that typically causes dry eyes and dry mouth. In some cases, it can also lead to other systemic symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, and skin rashes.
Dr. Watson and the rest of the team at Watson Dry Eye Center take a multifaceted approach to managing Sjögren’s disease, as signs and symptoms can vary.
We work closely with our patients to prepare a personalized treatment plan tailored to their individual needs. Contact us to schedule your appointment today.
Diagnosing Sjögren’s Disease
Diagnosing Sjögren’s disease can involve blood tests, comprehensive eye exams, imaging tests, and a review of your health history.
Our team combines clinical experience with diagnostic imaging tests such as lab work featuring advanced ophthalmic technology in order to get a complete picture of your medical history and treatment options.
A Closer Look at Sjögren’s Disease Symptoms
Symptoms of Sjögren’s disease can vary and they can include:
- Burning, redness, or gritty feeling in the eyes
- Blurry vision
- Eye fatigue
- Dry, itchy skin
What Causes Sjögren’s Disease?
Sjögren’s disease is an autoimmune disease which means something is triggered in your immune system to attack healthy cells. This attack on your healthy cells can damage your eyes’ tear system and your mouth’s salivary glands.
Factors that can play a role in Sjögren’s disease include:
- Genetics
- Environmental factors
- Sex hormones (the condition affects women more than men)
- Viral infections
What Are the Management & Treatment Options?
While there is no cure for Sjögren’s disease, our team at Watson Dry Eye Center can help you manage it and relieve symptoms through treatment. Along with our other dry eye treatments, we will prepare a customized treatment plan around your dry eye issues.
Artificial Tears
Over-the-counter artificial tear solutions can help moisturize dry eyes. These artificial tears are designed to provide relief from irritation and discomfort.
In Your Corner Against Sjögren’s Disease
If you are experiencing signs or symptoms such as dry eyes associated with Sjögren’s disease or think you may have this condition, we can help manage it. Contact us to schedule an appointment and address your Sjögren’s disease symptoms today.
Our Location
Watson Dry Eye Center is located in Raleigh, right on the corner of Forest Pines Drive and Common Oaks Drive. There’s lots of parking available right in the lot right in front of our practice.
Our Address
- Suite 120
11081 Forest Pines Dr. - Raleigh, NC 27614
Contact Us
- Phone: 252.231.0424
- Email: [email protected]
Clinic Hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Help Your Teen See & Be Seen
(Comfortably)
Our teenagers are spending more time every day on their screens. Dry eye symptoms can be exacerbated by excessive screen time which is becoming increasingly common among teenagers and young adults.
Your teen doesn’t have to struggle with dry eye symptoms. At Watson Dry Eye Center, we have an incredible team that specializes in dry eye treatment and management.
Their education and social life are the center of their world and dependent on clear, comfortable vision. Allow them to focus on it with dry eye treatment.
Get ahead of dry eye by booking an appointment with our team.
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- Phone: 252.231.0424
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