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Sjogren's Syndrome and Blind Surfing

Published: Jan. 28, 2020, 9 p.m.

A call has gone out for more male blood donors. It turns out that male blood is crucial for the eye drops needed to control a rare eye condition. Sjogren's Syndrome is an auto-immune disease which can have several effects including aggravating already dry eyes. We'll hear from someone with Sjogren's Syndrome and an expert on the condition.

And we meet Melissa Reid - a gold medal winning triathlete who now has become a champion surfer too.

Presenter: Peter White.\nProducer: Mike Young.