arthritis

I suffer from rhumatoid arthritis, and as a result, my eyes are always dry, resulting in constant itching, pain, and taking eye drops every few minutes.  From where or whom should I seek relief?  Thank you!

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear pastrrees,

I would recommend that you seek care from an eyeMD. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease sometimes associated with dry eyes.  There are artificial tears, ointments and medicines which might be of benefit.

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California