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Members widely confirmed that vision issues, particularly chronic dry eyes, are common with rheumatoid arthritis, with many describing... Read more

Members widely confirmed that vision issues, particularly chronic dry eyes, are common with rheumatoid arthritis, with many describing symptoms like dryness, grittiness, blurriness, redness, and recurring infections that worsen during flares or fatigue. Several members shared practical remedies that have helped them, including preservative-free drops like Systane or Refresh, prescription treatments like Restasis, using gel drops at night, warm water or heated eye masks like the Bruder mask, and one member noted that excessive steroid use can also cause wavy or blurry vision. A recurring theme was the importance of asking an eye doctor specifically about dry eye testing and treatment, as aggressive management can help prevent infections and improve comfort, with many members emphasizing that these symptoms are indeed connected to RA and not imagined.