Improving Diagnosis and Outcomes of Sjögren’s Disease Through Targeting Dry Eye

[quietdynamics]

A peer-reviewed quarterly journal

Improving Diagnosis and Outcomes of Sjögren's Disease Through Targeting Dry Eye Patients  October 2015
Volume 13, Supplement 1

A Continuing Medical Education Enduring Material
SECTION I. INTRODUCTION
SECTION II. A DRY EYE DISEASE TAXONOMY
SECTION III. SJÖGREN'S DISEASE: THE DISEASE STATE
SECTION IV. DIAGNOSIS OF DRY EYE DISEASE
SECTION V. AN ALGORITHM FOR SJÖGREN'S DISEASE DIAGNOSIS
SECTION VI. SJÖGREN'S DISEASE MANAGEMENT
SECTION VII. THE SJÖGREN'S SYNDROME FOUNDATION:
A RESOURCE FOR DOCTORS AND PATIENTS

This supplement includes a chart noting other causes for Dry Eye Disease.
*I. Antiinflammatory Diet
Patients with an interest in dietary management should
be counseled to follow an antiinflammatory diet, such as
the diet recommended by the SSF.23 Recommendations
include increasing intake of colorful fruits and vegetables,
fiber, healthy fats, and spices with antiinflammatory properties
such as tumeric, ginger, and garlic. Consumption of
vegetable- or grass-fed, organic, free-range (rather than
factory-farmed) meat is recommended. Avoidance of proin-
flammatory foodsdincluding trans- or hydrogenated fats,
refined oils, processed foods, and artificial sweetenersdis
also recommended.
Adequate whole body hydration is also thought to support
a healthy tear film.18 Screening for and correction of
vitamin deficiencies, particularly of vitamins A, B12, and
D, may benefit Sjögren's disease patients. Vitamin D is a
pro-hormone with important immune regulatory capacity.
Deficiency of vitamin D is common among patients with
autoimmune diseases; levels have been shown to correlate
with disease severity. Low vitamin D among Sjögren's disease
patients may contribute to musculoskeletal pain, weakness,
fatigue, and neuropathy and may increase risk for
lymphoma.24,25

[Jasper]

Thanks for posting that information, quietdynamics.

It is helpful to read as much information as possible about Sjogren's Disease.

[quietdynamics]

MODIFICATION: So sorry I must have gotten distracted and did not post the link, this supplement is 43 pages of information and references.
https://cme.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/files/2015/10/FINAL_JTOS-13_4S-Issue-Proof-Oct-1.pdf

[Jasper]

QuietDynamics .....

I just finished reading the entire article. I found it to be an excellent article and certainly well worth the read.

Thanks again for posting it.