New guidelines for the management of Sjögren's syndrome have recently been produced by a specialist advisory group. Sjögren's is a chronic condition which causes dry eyes and a dry mouth and affects an estimated 500,000 people in the UK.

The guidelines give advice on identifying and managing patients who often present with such diverse symptoms that making a diagnosis is difficult. The guidelines have been developed for secondary care and reflect current best practice. They provide a clear and simple formula for the diagnosis of the condition which is: dry eye + dry mouth = Sjögren's syndrome.

Copies of the draft guidelines for the management of Sjögren's Syndrome in Secondary Care are now available. To request a copy please contact info@sjogrensguidelines.co.uk.