Rheumatoid arthritis and dry eye

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Do rheumatoid arthritis cause dry eye. I have been on medication for RA SINCE LAST 16 DAYS. AND THERE WAS BLURRING OF VISION ESPECIALLY AFTER 3-4 HOURS OF TAKING MEDICINE. AND ALSO MY SCREEN TIME IS ALSO CONSIDERABLY HIGH 7-8 HOURS. THE DOCTOR SAYS IT'S DRY EYE. IS IT ANY WORRY. OR WILL IT IMPROVE ON IT'S OWN. HOW MUCH TIME IT WOULD TAKE TO IMPROVE DRY EYE.

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Dr. Sahiti

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Please consult an ophthalmologist for detailed evaluation

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Dr. Awanjala Varshney

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 23 yrs exp Aligarh

You should consult an ophthalmologist in clinic for proper assessment. Yes, dry eyes are common in RA. For this you need some eye drops which will give you symptomatic relief.

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Dr. Saba Kausar

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 16 yrs exp Bangalore

Please consult local ophthalmologist for complete eye examination

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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist 46 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar

Pulmonologist 46 yrs exp Hyderabad

Pl have complete eye examination including Fundus,when you are on medication for Ra.pl use Refresh tears eye drops, 2drops 3times a day.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.

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