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- A study reports on the eye-related issues (uveitis) found in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) over a six-year period.
- Out of seven patients, predominantly female, the most common eye problem was retinal vasculitis, and many experienced bilateral symptoms.
- Although SLE is uncommon in causing uveitis, proper diagnosis and treatment are crucial, as they can help preserve vision in affected individuals.
Article Abstract
Purpose: To report the uveitic manifestations of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of all SLE cases with ocular manifestations seen by a single ophthalmologist between 2015 and December 2021.
Results: In total, seven patients with a median age of 40 (range 18-50) years were included in the study. Female (85.7%) predominance was noted. Ocular findings were bilateral in 71% (five patients) of cases. Majority (10 eyes, 83%) of the patients had retinal vasculitis as the common finding. Antinuclear antibodies were positive in all the patients. The vision improved in two (16.6%) eyes, was stable in eight (66%) eyes, and worsened in one (8%) eye. All the patients were treated with oral steroids along with immunosuppressive agents.
Conclusion: Though SLE is rare cause of uveitis, it can be associated with significant ocular morbidity. Hence, early diagnosis and treatment can salvage vision in many cases.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11168564 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/IJO.IJO_1579_23 | DOI Listing |
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