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Is lipiflow a good treatment for dry eyes due to sjogrens syndrome?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

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Not likely: This treatment is not standard nor scientifically validated. It is not likely to be helpful for sjogren's syndrome because the problem with that is inadequate tear production. Punctal plugs, artificial tear supplementation and Restasis would be better choices for this problem.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 5/13/2016

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