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Dry Eye Across Autoimmune Diseases

The nationwide analysis found the highest rates of dry eye disease among patients with Sjögren’s syndrome.

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    Dry eye disease (DED) can precede autoimmune diagnosis by approximately 3 years.

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    Sjögren’s syndrome exhibits the highest prevalence of DED (81%).

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    Ocular surface complications include keratitis and corneal ulcers.

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    DED affects females more than males across autoimmune diseases.

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    Study analyzed data from 67,264 patients using national health records from Taiwan.

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    Researchers emphasize the importance of early recognition and management of DED.

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Dry Eye Across Autoimmune Diseases

  • by Julia Cipriano, MS, CMPP

  • March 13, 2026

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