Salivary gland transplantation - anyone tried this for dry eyes?

[Lotus1]

I read salivary glands (part of?) from lower lip are grafted/placed into side of eyes.
The saliva becomes a substitute for tears.
I think it's for extreme dryness.
Not sure I'm keen to try the transplant.
Will mention it to my opthalmologist though.

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[Sharon]

What a wild idea...salivary glands in the eyes! 
I don't know about it working for SS though since our salivary glands are problematic as well.

[Lotus1]

Yes, Sharon I too was thinking my lips need their salivary glands!
Interesting......

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[Sharon]

Not just that we need the salivary glands where they are
but the fact that they too are prone to inflammation same as our tear glands.

[Lotus1]

Yes, Sharon I agree in protecting our pro inflammation glands.
Don't think I'll be trying the transplant.
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