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Doctor… I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis And My Eyes Hurt. How Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Affect The Eyes?

Wednesday, Apr 15th, 2009 by EstelleB | 1 Comments
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While the most obvious symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis have to do with joint swelling and pain, there are multiple other problems that may occur that an arthritis specialist has to be constantly vigilant for. For instance, rheumatoid arthritis can cause damage to the lungs and heart and be associated with significant damage to the skin and nerves. Also, it can cause serious problems with the eyes. There a number of eye conditions that can be associated with rheumatoid arthritis… and its treatment. These include: • Dry eyes