Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease that attacks the parts of the body that are responsible for making tears and saliva. Because of this, people with Sjögren’s syndrome often suffer from dry mouth and dry eyes. Your dentist can recommend treatment options for your dry mouth and your eye doctor may recommend the following dry eye treatment in Temecula CA for your eye symptom.
Prescription Medications
Your doctor may recommend eye drops or oral prescription medications to treat your dry eye symptoms. Common dry eye symptoms include burning sensations, redness, and feeling as though there is sand in your eyes. Inflammation of the eyelids and itching may also occur in people with Sjögren’s syndrome. Prescription medications for dry eyes may include those that help stimulate the production of oil in the glands surrounding your eyes, anti-inflammatory medications, and lubricant eye drops.
Natural Treatments
Dry eye treatment in Temecula CA may also include natural treatments such as staying well-hydrated by drinking plenty of caffeine-free beverages and consuming a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids. Fresh fatty fish such as mackerel, tuna, and salmon are rich sources of omega-3s. In addition, over-the-counter fish oil supplements can also help relieve dry eye symptoms and they may also help suppress systemic inflammation and subsequent joint pain that is not uncommon in those with autoimmune diseases such as Sjögren’s syndrome.
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