Rheumatoid arthritis causes inflammation in the joints and eyes
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes painful swelling in the body’s tissues. RA usually affects the joints, because their connective tissue becomes inflamed. Our eyes are made up of this same collagen-rich tissue, which can make them a target for inflammation.
Common eye problems related to rheumatoid arthritis include dryness and inflammation. Over time, it’s possible for more serious eye conditions, such as cataracts and glaucoma to occur.











