I have dry eyes with Sjogrens symptoms, but not specifically diagnosed. I have MCTD. I gently scrub eye lids with water to activate tear ducts. I use Systane liquid tears for anytime my vision is blurry or there seems to be something in my eye. At night, on days where they feel gritty, I use a PM ointment, which helps overnight. My ophthalmologist prescribes Pataday for when I need more than Systane. I wear sunglasses in wind. I also have dry mouth, which can affect your gum and tooth health. I brush 2X/day and use waterpik. Twice yearly cleaning and gum inspection at dentist. Most teeth I had fillings in have now been crowned due to cracking. I have a mouthguard to protect against clenching. You can use Biotene, xylimelts to keep moisture going, too. I chew gum to help with salivary gland/eustachion tubes to avoid infection. If you get a stone there, warm compresses and gentle massage in the area. For skin, I take hair/skin gummies that have biotin. CeraV and Eucerin creams are great; lotions not so much. Hope this helps!

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