Sjogren's Syndrome is an autoimmune condition in which the body attacks its own glands in the body. Some of these glands are responsible for providing lubrication for the eye. As a result, individuals with Sjogren's Syndrome often experience dry eye. Recently, a study had shown that dry eye symptoms were improved by removing debris and old skin cells along the eyelid margin. This technique is called eyelid debridement-scaling. The purpose of this study is to determine how well this technique works in improving dry eye signs and symptoms in individuals with Sjogren's Syndrome.
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Meibomian gland score (MGS)
Timeframe: Baseline
Meibomian gland score (MGS)
Timeframe: 1 month after baseline and/or treatment
SICCA Ocular Staining Score
Timeframe: Baseline
SICCA Ocular Staining Score
Timeframe: 1 month after baseline and/or treatment
Ocular Surface Disease Index Score (OSDI)
Timeframe: Baseline
Ocular Surface Disease Index Score (OSDI)
Timeframe: 1 month after baseline/treatment
Meibomian gland yielding liquid secretions (MGYLS)
Timeframe: Baseline
Meibomian gland yielding liquid secretions (MGYLS)
Timeframe: 1 month after baseline/treatment
Symptom Assessment iN Dry Eye score
Timeframe: Baseline
Symptom Assessment iN Dry Eye score
Timeframe: 1 month after baseline and/or treatment