Rheumatoid Arthritis is chronic autoimmune disease which causes inflammation of joints and can even affect other part of the body. It may cause many issues in various part of the body and also include eyes like severe dryness in eyes (keratoconjunctivitis sicca).

Rheumatoid Arthritis affects the lacrimal glands which will reduce the tear production and lead to dryness which can be managed with lubricant eye drops and ointments, scleritis is serious inflammatory condition affecting part of the eye sclera with can be managed with immunosuppressive drugs and can even cause uveitis which is inflammation of the uvea management can be with corticosteroids or immunosuppressive therapy and may cause many other eye related eye issues.

Rheumatoid Arthritis affects whole body and even eyes so medication to control Rheumatoid Arthritis is crucial, regular eye examination with ophthalmologist is necessary to detect damage and inflammatory signs in the eyes, protect your eyes with dust and monitor your vision Collaboration between rheumatologist and ophthalmologist is important for good care.

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