How autoimmune diseases affect the eye's oil glands
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Eyes & vision, Immune system & allergy, Mouth & dental, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at how autoimmune diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus) affect the oily glands in your eyelids and cause dry eye symptoms. The goal is to better understand and manage eye discomfort in people with these conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, ankylosing spondylitis, or psoriatic arthritis (a group of diseases that can cause joint pain and inflammation)
- You don't use glaucoma eye drops on a regular basis
- You have not had eye surgery in the last 6 months
- You don't have an active eye infection or inflammation inside the eye
- You have not had chemical burns to the eye
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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