Is Sjögren's Syndrome Associated With Meibomian Gland Dysfunction ?

Is Sjögren's Syndrome Associated With Meibomian Gland Dysfunction ?

The investigators hypothesize that the dry eye caused by SS may include the evaporative type, resulting from the MGD. Furthermore, the investigators hypothesize that both pSS and sSS are associated with MGD.To test our hypothesis, we conducted a prospective clinical study in patients with SS (both pSS and sSS) and MGD, and the normal population All subjects were matched for both age and gender and assessed for tear function and ocular surface signs and symptoms.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All the subjects are female and age between 50-60 years
• Patients with primary SS fulfilled the criteria established by the European Study Group
• Patients with SLE and RA met the criteria set by the American College of Rheumatology

Exclusion Criteria:

• The control history of autoimmune disease