Dry eyes due to immune system disorders

SKĐS - Too many late nights, too much time in front of computer and phone screens, long flights, menopause… all can cause dry, itchy, and painful eyes.

However, dry eyes can also be a sign of conditions affecting your immune system, such as diabetes, lupus, or HIV. Sometimes, dry eyes can even signal more serious problems.

Dry eyes due to inflammation

There are over 80 autoimmune diseases. They are called autoimmune diseases because the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues instead of bacteria and viruses. All of these diseases have one thing in common: inflammation, which can lead to pain, swelling, and other problems.

This inflammation can occur anywhere in the body. Sometimes it can even appear far from the source of the disease, for example, in your skin or joints.

Inflammation can affect your tear glands, preventing them from producing enough fluid. Or, the oil glands in your eyelids may be affected: without oil, tears will evaporate more quickly. Either way, your eyes will be dry.

Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Most people with diabetes are also aware that it can cause eye conditions such as retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. Although less common, people with diabetes can also experience dry eyes.

This is because nerve damage, which causes numbness in your hands and feet – making you oblivious to cuts and bruises – can also affect your eyes. If left untreated, dry eyes can damage your cornea, the soft tissue covering the front part of your eye.

Too many late nights, too much screen time on computers and phones, long flights, menopause… all can cause vaginal dryness.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Rheumatoid arthritis can occur in any part of the body, including the eyes. People with this disease may also develop Sjogren's syndrome, which causes dryness in both the eyes and mouth.

Lupus

Lupus can cause many eye problems, the most common being dry eyes. The inflammation damages the glands that produce tears, leading to your eyes not being as healthy as usual due to a lack of moisture.

Graves' disease

Inflammation associated with this thyroid condition pulls and stretches the muscles around the eyes, causing them to bulge. When you can't close your eyes tightly, tears evaporate more quickly.

Treatment for dry eyes caused by immune system disorders.

Treatment for autoimmune diseases will depend on the specific condition, but the key is to keep inflammation under control. If you experience extremely dry eyes, you may need long-term use of anti-inflammatory eye drops or punctal plugs.

You can also make many things yourself, such as:

• Use artificial tears during the day and eye ointments at night. (Note that eye drops for redness can make your eyes drier.)
• Avoid sitting near air conditioners and heaters.
• Use a humidifier in the room at night.
• No smoking.
• Avoid staring at electronic screens constantly and take frequent breaks.
• Blink frequently.
• Eat more fish, or ask your doctor about taking fish oil supplements. The omega-3 fatty acids in salmon, tuna, and sardines help prevent inflammation and promote healthier eyes.

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