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Eye Drops - Eye Pellets - Eye Ointments - Ophthalmic Solutions

Eye drops and eye pellets (Artificial Tears, Bion, Gonak, Isopto, Lacril, Ocucoat, Lacrisert, Nature's Tears) drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions and warnings. Hydroxypropyl cellulose eye drops, eye pellets, eye ointments, and other ophthalmic solutions are products used to treat symptoms of dry eye in conditions such as Sjogren's syndrome.
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Dry Eyes - Guide to Dry Eyes
When the eyes don't produce enough tears or the right quality of tears, the result is a condition called keratitis sicca, popularly known as "dry eyes." Autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjögren's syndrome, are among the many causes of dry eyes.

Guide to Sjogren's Syndrome
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease. In Sjogren's syndrome, the immune system targets moisture-producing glands and causes dryness in the mouth and eyes. Other parts of the body can be affected as well, resulting in a wide range of possible symptoms.

Sjogren's Syndrome Screening Quiz
Sjogren's syndrome can occur as a primary condition or a secondary condition. Take our screening quiz and see if you have symptoms associated with Sjogren's syndrome.

Patient Education: Artificial Tears Eye Solutions / Ointment
Patient education for artificial tears eye solutions.

Lacrisert (hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic insert)
Lacrisert (hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic insert) is a sterile, translucent, rod-shaped, water soluble, ophthalmic insert (pellets) made of hydroxypropyl cellulose, for administration into the inferior cul-de-sac of the eye, from RXlist.

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