Tear and blood markers for dry eye and Sjögren's syndrome
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This study looks at tiny particles and genetic material in tears and blood to better understand dry eye syndrome and Sjögren's syndrome. By comparing these markers between people with these conditions and healthy volunteers, it aims to find better ways to diagnose and treat them.
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Who can take part
- You are between the ages of 20 and 75.
- You either have dry eye syndrome, Sjögren's syndrome, or you are a healthy volunteer without either condition.
- If you have dry eye syndrome, a Schirmer's test (a paper strip placed in the eye) showed low tear production (less than 10 mm in 5 minutes).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding for the Sjögren's group, and you have not had steroid pulse therapy (high-dose steroids) in the last 3 months if you have Sjögren's.
- You do not have other eye inflammation or infectious eye disease, and you have not had eye surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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