10 Symptoms of Sarcoidosis
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #7: Eye Problems
Sarcoidosis is a disease that affects the eyes sometimes, leading to various signs and symptoms including eye sensitivity and pain. Other eye symptoms include redness, a burning or itching sensation, dryness, tearing, vision problems and even a presence of small and yellow bumps on the eyes.
Uveitis is the most common eye problem related to sarcoidosis, which is an inflammation of the uvea. Because of the inflammation, the tear ducts can get clogged leading to keratoconjunctivitis. The tear glands can also get swollen because of the inflammation or presence of granulomas.
Other serious problems in cases where sarcoidosis affects the eyes include cataracts, glaucoma, and even blindness.
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