What is Sjogrens syndrome?
A. It is an autoimmune disorder, which is characterized by the presence of symptoms of dry eyes and/or dry mouth. It was described by a Swedish ophthalmologist Henrich Sjogren in the early 1930’s in patients with both arthritis and dry eyes. Since then the definition of Sjogren’s has been broadened to include symptoms other than arthritis. It typically affects middle aged women and has been estimated to affect more than 1-2 million people in the United States.
