Those who suffer from arthritis are familiar with the swelling and associated pain in joints like the wrists, hands, and feet. But did you know that arthritis can also affect the eyes? Rheumatoid arthritis damages collagen, the connective tissue covering the ends of joint bones, which is also the primary substance that makes up the eye’s sclera and cornea. Most people who suffer from arthritis also suffer from dry eye, and it can also lead to other vision problems like uveitis, when the uvea – the layer of tissue between the Retina and the sclera, including the iris – becomes inflamed. Symptoms of uveitis include eye pain, light sensitivity and blurry vision. Whether or not you have arthritis, finding and treating eye problems early can help prevent vision loss. Learn more about arthritis and your eyes at http://bit.ly/2Z3F67c, and be sure to see your Retinologist at High Country Macula regularly to protect your sight.
