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In such a common disease as arthritis, in addition to the well-known symptoms - pain in the joints, their inflammation - there are also those that few people know about. British doctors noted that some types of arthritis can be recognized by changes in the eyes.
Inflammatory processes affect collagen - the main component of connective tissue. Therefore, rheumatoid arthritis can affect the sclera and cornea, which are primarily composed of collagen. This can be manifested, for example, due to the so-called dry eye syndrome. The following signs may indicate it:
- dry eyes;
- blurred vision;
- feeling as if there is a foreign body in the eye.
As for rheumatoid arthritis itself, doctors say that such health problems usually begin at the age of 40-50. Moreover, women are three times more prone to this disease. Early diagnosis allows preventing the development of painful symptoms.
