Can psoriasis affect the eyes?

Yes, it can. My teenage son has psoriasis and developed severe dry eyes and irritation last year. We immediately took him to both his dermatologist and an eye specialist, who gave him soothing drops. Please get it checked early so your child doesn't suffer.

Over my fifty years of living with psoriasis, I have learned that it can cause inflammation in and around the eyes, like blepharitis or dry eye syndrome. There is no need to panic, but keeping your eyes clean and using prescribed lubricating drops regularly really helps.

Yes, psoriasis can cause serious inflammatory eye conditions like uveitis, which can affect your vision if left untreated. If you experience any eye pain, redness, or changes in your vision, don't ignore it. Please get it checked by an ophthalmologist immediately.

I manage both high blood pressure and chronic skin issues. General inflammation in the body can affect your eyes too when you have psoriasis. Make sure to get regular eye checkups along with your routine physical exams to keep track of everything.

A specialized eye checkup doesn't cost much, usually around 300 to 500 rupees at a local hospital. It is much more practical to plan a quick visit to an eye doctor now rather than ignoring eye inflammation and facing expensive treatments later.