Question

A 50-year-old woman presents with symmetrical swelling of PIP joints and dryness of eyes. She is rheumatoid factor positive and has positive Schirmer's test. Suspected secondary Sjögren's syndrome. What is a common first-line measure for symptomatic relief of dry eyes?

Accepted Answer

Artificial tears

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Topical steroid drops

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Oral corticosteroids

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Oral methotrexate

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Surgical tear duct implant

Practice question

A 50-year-old woman presents with symmetrical swelling of PIP joints and dryness of eyes. She is rheumatoid factor positive and has positive Schirmer's test. Suspected secondary Sjögren's syndrome. What is a common first-line measure for symptomatic relief of dry eyes?