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Retinopathy in systemic lupus erythematosus

J Coppeto, S Lessell

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |May 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Systemic lupus erythematosus can cause rapid blindness due to severe retinal vasculitis and thrombosis, leading to complete cessation of blood flow in retinal vessels. This case highlights a critical complication of lupus affecting vision.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Rheumatology
    • Vascular Biology

    Background:

    • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease with diverse clinical manifestations.
    • Ocular complications of SLE can significantly impact patient quality of life, including vision loss.
    • Retinal vasculitis is a known, though less common, manifestation of SLE affecting the eye's vasculature.