Dry Eye Remedy Resources
Related Medical Conditions
Diabetes
An estimated half of diabetics suffer from dry eye.
American Diabetes Association
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
800-342-2383
www.diabetes.org
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is one form of arthritis; those who suffer from it will also
experience dry eye.
American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation
1800 Century Place, Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30345-4300
404-633-3777
www.rheumatology.org
Rosacea
Most patients with rosacea have ocular rosacea, with associated blepharitis, meibomian
gland dysfunction, and dry eye. The following associations offer information and
help.
International Rosacea Foundation
www.internationalrosaceafoundation.org
National Rosacea Society
800 S. Northwest Hwy., Suite 200
Barrington, IL 60010
888-NOBLUSH (888 662-5874)
www.rosacea.org
The Rosacea Research & Development Institute
PO Box 234
Pandora, OH 45877
www.irosacea.org
Rosacea Support Group
www.rosacea.ii.net
Sjögren’s Syndrome
As many as four million Americans suffer from this condition that typically presents
with dry skin, dry eye, arthritis, and dry mouth. This is the signature website
for the disease.
Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation
8120 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 530
Bethesda, MD 20814-1437
800-475-6473
www.Sjögrens.org
Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Stevens Johnson is debilitating condition that typically leaves patients with chronic
scarring and severe dry eye.
Stevens Johnson Syndrome Foundation
PO Box 350333
Westminster, CO 80035-0333
303-635-1241
www.sjsupport.org
Thyroid Disorder
Any thyroid disorder can cause or exacerbate dry eye.
The Thyroid Foundation of America
One Longfellow Place, Suite 1518
Boston, MA 02114
800 832-8321
www.tsh.org