Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 7:39PM EST

Quality of Life Issues and Psychosocial Considerations in Sjogren's Syndrome

Dry Eyes

The effects of dry eye that can impact a patient's quality of life are also numerous and include:

  • Dry, itchy eyes
  • Corneal abrasion
  • Irritation of the eyes
  • Reduced self-image because of need to protect eyes
  • Reduced employment opportunities due to environmental issues to protect the eyes