Can dry eyes be caused by autoimmune disease?

Yes. Sjögren syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, thyroid disease, and several other autoimmune disorders commonly cause chronic dry eye.

Can an eye exam detect autoimmune disease?

Sometimes. Although an eye examination cannot diagnose every autoimmune condition, inflammation inside or around the eye may prompt additional medical investigations that lead to diagnosis.

Are autoimmune eye diseases treatable?

Many autoimmune eye conditions can be effectively managed with early diagnosis, collaboration with medical specialists, and appropriate treatment.

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Autoimmune Diseases That Affect the Eyes

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Your eyes don’t simply help you see—they can also provide important clues about your overall health. In some cases, the first signs of an autoimmune disease appear in the eyes before the rest of the body. Persistent dry eyes, unexplained eye pain, double vision, redness, or sudden vision changes may not simply be an “eye…

What Is SLT?

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Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a modern, minimally invasive laser treatment that helps lower eye pressure in patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension, and it is offered by our glaucoma specialists at North Toronto Eye Care. SLT (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty) is a laser procedure that targets the eye’s natural drainage tissue (trabecular meshwork) to improve…

What Causes Under-Eye Hollows & Puffiness?

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Under-eye hollows and puffiness are common concerns we see in our oculoplastics clinic. While many people assume they’re simply signs of aging or lack of sleep, the reality is much more complex. The appearance of tired eyes is usually caused by changes in the skin, fat, muscles, and bone around the eyes—not simply fatigue. The…

What Is Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL)?

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Corneal cross-linking is a treatment designed to help slow or stop the progression of a condition known as keratoconus. It does not replace glasses, contact lenses, or other vision correction options. Instead, its main goal is to strengthen and stabilize the cornea so the condition is less likely to continue worsening. What Is Keratoconus? Keratoconus…

Eye-Safe Beauty Products for Sensitive Eyes

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Beauty products are part of many people’s daily routine. Mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow, skincare, lash products, and makeup removers can help you feel polished and confident. But if you have sensitive eyes, dry eye disease, allergies, blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, contact lens discomfort, or frequent redness, your beauty routine may also be contributing to irritation….

How Allergies Affect Your Eyes

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For many people, allergy season means sneezing, congestion, and a runny nose. But allergies can affect more than your sinuses — they can also have a major impact on your eyes. If your eyes become itchy, red, watery, swollen, or irritated during certain times of the year, you may be experiencing ocular allergies, also known…

How AI Is Changing Eye Care

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Most people think of artificial intelligence as something that belongs in smartphones, search engines, or futuristic robots. But AI is already becoming part of modern medicine — and eye care is one of the fields where it may have the greatest impact. Why the eyes? Because eye care relies heavily on data. Retinal photographs, OCT…

Eye Exams and Brain Health

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Most people think of their eyes as simple focusing tools—something that either works well or needs glasses. But research shows something far more important: your eyes are closely connected to your brain, and changes in vision may signal changes in cognitive health. A long-term study following over 1,200 adults for 16 years found a strong…

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Protecting Your Eyes and Nerves — Ocular Shingles

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For most of us, chickenpox is a distant childhood memory—itchy spots, calamine lotion, and a week off school. But the virus behind it, varicella-zoster (VZV), doesn’t disappear when those spots heal. It retreats deep into the sensory nerves, where it can remain dormant for decades. When the immune system weakens with age, stress, or illness,…

Beyond the Blur: Protecting Your Vision from AMD

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Central vision is the silent narrator of our daily lives. It is the clarity that allows you to recognize a grandchild’s smile across a room, thread a needle for a quick repair, or read the precise time on a grandfather clock. This vital focus is powered by the macula—a tiny but mighty part of the…