Wales Council of the Blind

Sjogrens syndrome

Definition: A disorder of the immune system. White blood cells attack the body's tear and saliva glands, which reduces the amount of saliva and tears produced, causing a dry mouth and dry eyes, along with other related symptoms.

Category: eye condition

Credit: NHS

Source: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Sjogrens-syndrome/Pages/Introduction.aspx