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Diagnosed w primary sjs w no joint inflammation or ra.symptom that's ruining my life is the severe dry eyes.using restasis w no luck.cnt work. pls hlp?
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Punctal plugs: You can have an opthalmologist place punctal plugs...and by the way I'm very sorry to hear about your symptoms. I'm sure its maddening. The silicone plugs will decrease fluid drainage away from the eye.
Answered 5/6/2015
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