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Treatment of Ophthalmitis Caused by Sjogrens Syndrome

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Best hospitals and doctors for ophthalmitis caused by sjogrens syndrome treatment abroad

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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)
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The Shamir Medical Center Be'er Ya'akov was founded more than 60 years ago and has been successfully carrying out clinical activities since then. The medical facility is the main hospital in the Shfela region and the fourth largest medical complex in the country. It provides a wide range of services in various fields of
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The Rabin Medical Center Petah Tikva has the status of one of the largest and reputable multidisciplinary Israeli hospitals. Since its establishment, the center has proven itself as the founder of new standards in medical care and has become a leader in the use of innovative medical technologies at the international level. It su
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The Sheba Medical Center Ramat Gan is the largest and leading Israeli hospital, which has also won wide recognition in the international medical arena. The hospital was founded in 1948 and today it is proud of its long and extremely successful clinical experience. The medical facility has 159 specialized departments, outpatient
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Liv Hospital Istanbul
Liv Hospital Istanbul
Overall rating8.9 / 10
The Liv Hospital Istanbul is one of the leading multidisciplinary medical facilities in Turkey, where the patient is provided with the highest quality medical service, a responsive care and a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. The hospital was founded in 2013 and soon received one of the most prestigious international quality certif
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The Medicana International Istanbul Hospital is a modern medical institution, which provides patients with an individual approach, excellent health service and attentive care. The hospital is part of the largest Turkish network of the Medicana hospitals. Due to its long successful clinical activities, the network has won th
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The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok is a leading provider of medical services of the international level. The hospital has its campuses in various regions of Bangkok. The Samitivej Sukhuvmit Hospital has the status of the main and most respected medical facility. The accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) is the ev
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The Hirslanden Clinic Bois-Cerf Lausanne is a modern medical facility, which has gained an excellent reputation in Switzerland due to the high-level medical service, advanced infrastructure and a humane attitude towards patients. The medical center is part of the Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which has high patient satisfac
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PAN Clinic Cologne
PAN Clinic Cologne
Overall rating9 / 10
The PAN Clinic Cologne is a multidisciplinary medical facility that combines advanced medicine, excellent quality of patient care and a high level of comfort. Founded in 1999, the clinic is located in the very heart of Cologne. During this time, the medical complex has gained long clinical experience, but at the same time it has
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The Eye Center Frankfurt is a highly specialized medical facility, within the walls of which patients can undergo modern diagnostics and treatment of the full range of diseases of the eye and its appendages. From the first minutes of visiting the center, patients feel the spirit of modern trends and advanced technologies –
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The Eye Center im Brienner Hof Munich was founded in 2015. In a relatively short period of time, the medical facility has gained high prestige in its field of competence in Germany and far beyond its borders. The center has a modern technical base for conducting high-precision diagnostic examinations of the eye apparatus and suc
Cagin Eye Hospital Izmit
Cagin Eye Hospital Izmit
Overall rating9.7 / 10
The Cagin Eye Hospital Izmit is the largest private highly-specialized medical center for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases in Turkey. The hospital started its successful clinical practice in 1999, and in December 2012 it moved to a new building with modern infrastructure. The medical staff of the hospital consists of 65 empl
The Medical Park Gebze Hospital is a progressive medical facility, which diagnoses and treats patients in almost all fields of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the prestigious Medical Park Hospitals Group, which unites 28 advanced medical centers in various cities of Turkey and is one of the leading providers of medical
The Medicana International Ankara Hospital is one of the leading medical centers, which belongs to the largest medical network Medicana in Turkey. The hospital incorporates all specialties of the modern medicine under one roof. It particularly focuses on bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cardiovascular surg
The Gaziosmanpasa Hospital of Yeniyuzyil University is a private maximum care medical facility with the high standards of patient care. The hospital began its activities in 1992 and during this time has gained an excellent reputation in Turkey and in many other countries of the world.
Asan Medical Center is Korea’s largest medical institution, with 1,600 physicians and surgeons, 3,100 nurses, 2,680 beds, and 67 operating rooms, occupying more than four million square feet (about 371,600 square meters). A typical day at AMC sees 2,500 inpatients and 10,000 outpatients treated. The treatment of heart dise
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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