{"id":16919,"date":"2021-08-22T17:56:44","date_gmt":"2021-08-22T17:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=16919"},"modified":"2021-08-22T17:56:44","modified_gmt":"2021-08-22T17:56:44","slug":"treatments-for-eye-conditions-caused-by-arthritis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/9-ways-eyes-change-with-age\/treatments-for-eye-conditions-caused-by-arthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"Treatments for Eye Conditions Caused by Arthritis"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Over 25% of all adults are diagnosed with this inflammatory disease.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Arthritis is generally associated with joint inflammation and pain, but this condition can also affect your eyes and vision.<\/p>\n<p>There are many successful treatments for eye conditions due to arthritis.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Dry eye syndrome<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Sjogren&#8217;s syndrome are the two primary types of arthritis that can lead to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/what-is-dry-eye-syndrome\/\"> dry eye syndrome<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If left untreated, severe dry eye can lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/eye-conditions\/corneal-diseases\/corneal-ulcers-keratitis\/\">corneal scarring and infection,<\/a> as well as other complications.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of dry eye syndrome:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Dry eyes<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Blurred vision<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A feeling of something stuck in your eye<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Treatment<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Medication to control arthritis is the most effective option to improve dry eye symptoms<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>If dry eye is a side effect of your arthritis medication, speak to your doctor about switching to a different medication, lowering your dose, or including artificial tears into your daily regimen.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Scleritis<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to thinning of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/how-does-the-eye-work\/ocular-anatomy-the-front-of-the-eye\/\">sclera (the white part of the eye) or the cornea<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of scleritis:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Severe pain<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Redness that doesn\u2019t subside with eye drops<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Light sensitivity<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Blurred vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Treatment<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>The most effective treatment to treat dry eye symptoms is to keep the RA under control.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/can-corticosteroids-affect-vision\/\">Corticosteroid eye drops<\/a> may be prescribed to help reduce inflammation.<\/p>\n<p>Many times intense dry eye treatments are required as the inflammation from scleritis is so severe that topical eye drops are ineffective in reducing inflammation. These treatments include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/conjunctivitis-and-eye-infections\/dry-eyes-what-is-intense-pulsed-light-therapy\/\">in-office devices<\/a> available at dry eye specialists.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Uveitis<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>This condition occurs when the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/dry-eye\/conjunctivitis-and-eye-infections\/internal-eye-infections\/\">uvea<\/a>, the vascular layer of the eye located between the retina and sclera, becomes inflamed.<\/p>\n<p>Uveitis symptoms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pain<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Redness<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Blurred vision<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Light sensitivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Treatment<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A corticosteroid eye drop is generally prescribed to keep inflammation under control.<\/p>\n<p>An oral steroid or a steroid that is injected directly into the eye may be recommended as well if the topical steroids are ineffective.<\/p>\n<p><b>SEE RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/9-ways-eyes-change-with-age\/can-arthritis-affect-the-eyes\/\">Can Arthritis Affect the Eyes?<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>If you have arthritis, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">contact an eye doctor near you<\/a> to discuss the options for the treatment of any visual issues.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" 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in the artery is backed up, retinal laser surgery can be performed to reduce inflammation and restore vision<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>When an artery becomes blocked, the damage and vision loss may be permanent.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Glaucoma<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/glaucoma-guide\/glaucoma-faqs\/\">Glaucoma<\/a> causes optic nerve damage and permanent vision loss. Glaucoma can also develop when corticosteroids are used to treat arthritis.<\/p>\n<p>Glaucoma symptoms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Eye Pain<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Blurred vision<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Blind spots<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Halos around bright lights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Treatment<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>If you are using steroids to control inflammation, it is important to have frequent eye exams to prevent side effects from your medication<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Glaucoma treatment typically involves medicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/glaucoma-guide\/how-is-glaucoma-treated\/\">eye drops<\/a> that help to reduce the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/why-is-eye-pressure-important\/\">eye pressure<\/a>. Surgery to improve fluid drainage and decrease eye pressure may be recommended if eye drops are ineffective.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to prevent vision loss from glaucoma is to have regular eye exams. Early detection of glaucoma will enable early treatment and increase your chances for optimal results.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Cataracts\u202f<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/guide-to-cataracts\/cataract-faqs\/\">cataract<\/a> is the clouding of the eyes&#8217; naturally transparent lens.<\/p>\n<p>Cataract symptoms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Blurred vision<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Poor night vision<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Colors appear less vibrant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Treatment<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/guide-to-cataracts\/cataract-surgery-what-to-expect\/\">Cataract surgery<\/a> is recommended when blurred vision is affecting quality of life. Cataract surgery involves removing the clouded lens and replacing it with an artificial lens.<\/p>\n<p><b>LEARN MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/\">Guide to Eye Health<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>If you have arthritis, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">schedule an appointment with an eye doctor near you<\/a>\u2014 even if you haven\u2019t noticed any changes to your vision.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>If you have arthritis and suffer with any visual issues, your eye doctor can diagnose the cause and provide a range of successful options.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over 25% of all adults are diagnosed with this inflammatory disease. 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