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This initial discussion of dry eye in the patient with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is provided primarily for the non-ophthalmologist who will, hopefully, find useful the explanations of common diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions employed in treating dry eye patients. A more detailed description of lacrimal gland and tear film physiology is presented in the chapter by Stern and Pflugfellder. In particular, the authors of this chapter have collaborated during the past 25 years on patients with dry eyes referred for evaluation and treatment of their SS. This chapter summarizes many of the common problems that the primary physician may refer to the rheumatologist and the “daily practical” questions from the SS patient that are not generally covered in academic reviews of dry eye care.
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Michelson, P.E., Fox, R.I. (2011). Overview of Management of Dry Eye Associated with Sjögren’s Syndrome. In: Fox, R., Fox, C. (eds) Sjögren’s Syndrome. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-957-4_12
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