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Ophthalmitis Caused by Sjogrens Syndrome - Best Hospitals, Doctors, Prices - Booking Health

Treatment of Ophthalmitis Caused by Sjogrens Syndrome

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Diagnosis of ophthalmitis caused for sjogrens syndrome
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Diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmitis by sjogren's syndrome (dry eye syndrome)
1029
General therapeutic rehabilitation
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University Hospital Ulm
University Hospital Ulm
Overall rating8.7 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf is one of the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena, which it still holds today. A highly competent medical team of more than 15,300 employees takes care of the
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University Hospital Bonn
University Hospital Bonn
Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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University Hospital Jena
University Hospital Jena
Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) is one of the best medical institutions in Germany! The history of the hospital goes back more than 300 years, and during this time it has managed to gain an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but also throughout the world. The hospital pos
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About the disease

Ophthalmitis is inflammation of the eye. It usually is a secondary condition which indicated presence of other diseases. Most commonly,  ophthalmitis is caused by some infection or other inflammatory process of the eye. It is usually manifested by eye redness, swelling, also itching and dryness.

Ophthalmitis can also be caused by sjogren's syndrome. This syndrome is disorder of the immune system. As a result of this disorder, eyes and mouth of the person are constantly dry. In many cases  sjogren's syndrome does not appear without other accompanying autoimmune diseases, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Autoimmune disease is the condition whereby immune system starts to attack its own organism for some unknown reason.

According to Mayo Clinic,  sjogren's syndrome is most common in people over the age of 40 years. Nonetheless, it can develop at any age.  Sjogren's syndrome is also more common among female population.

People with  sjogren's syndrome can also have swollen salivary glands. These glands are located between the jaw and the ears. The exact cause of  sjogren's syndrome has not been identified yet. Some doctors think that gene mutation can make the person more susceptible to developing  sjogren's syndrome. Nonetheless, there usually must be a trigger, such as an infection, to make sjogren's syndrome start manifest itself.

Symptoms

  • Dry eyes
  • Dry mouth
  • Pain in the muscles
  • Itching in the eyes
  • Gritty sensation in the eyes
  • Difficulty swallowing food and liquids
  • Dry skin
  • Cough
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Pain in the joints

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination the doctor will examine the eyes and the mouth to determine the extent of dryness. The doctor will ask if the person has any autoimmune diseases and will examine the medical history of the patient.
  • A blood tests is usually needed to see if the person has antibodies common in people with  sjogren's syndrome. This test can also rule out other conditions which can be causing similar symptoms. Levels of blood cells can be abnormal in this case as well.
  • The doctor will examine the eyes to check if the person can produce tears. A special filter paper is placed under the lower eyelid to check the tear production process.
  • An X-ray can be used to check if the salivary glands are swollen or inflamed which is usually the case with  sjogren's syndrome.
  • A biopsy can be used to check the salivary glands for special cells common in  sjogren's syndrome.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment usually uses special drugs that reduce inflammation and also drops that help reduce the dryness in the eyes. Special drugs can also increase production of saliva in the mouth and thus reduce dryness.
  • In some cases surgery to block the tear ducts is used to reduce dryness in the eyes. Special collagen plugs can be inserted into the ducts to preserve the tears.

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko