The eyes also become extremely dry as the tear glands (called glands of lacrimation) are slowly destroyed. Eye symptoms include itching, burning, redness, increased sensitivity to light and thick secretions gathering at the eye corners closest to the nose
sjogrens syndrome
Pilocarpine can help.
In Mikulicz disease there is less apoptosis and glandulae are not destroyed. Therefore unlike in sjogren syndrome patients respond well to treatment with glucocorticoids
Sjogrens
sjogrens
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic dry mouth and eyes.
Sjogren's Syndrome is an autoimmune disease unto itself. It is not a form of lupus. Sjogren's often goes along with lupus. People who have one autoimmune disease frequently have more than one.
Devic syndrome is a chronic and degenerative disorder that usually affects both eyes. The eyes develop diminished sensitivity to bright lights, color vision impairment, and diminished light reflexes.
Just because a newborn baby has slightly slanted eyes does not mean that they have down syndrome. Doctors are able to diagnose down syndrome at birth.
High amylase levels can sometimes be seen in Sjogren's syndrome due to involvement of the salivary glands. This can lead to inflammation and damage of the glands, causing leakage of enzymes like amylase into the bloodstream. However, high amylase levels can also be caused by other conditions, so further investigation is needed for a definitive diagnosis.
I have had shingles three times. I am in the midst of my third outbreak. I must say that it is not as painful as the other two, but there are more lesions. I do have an autoimmune illness called Sjogrens Syndrome and that could possibly be why I am more prone to them. This has been over a period of about 12 years.
Down's Syndrome people have slanted eyes with a fold of skin similar to Asians.