Retinopathy secondary to flare-up of systemic lupus erythematosus

Natl Med J India. 2023 Jan-Feb;36(1):26-28. doi: 10.25259/NMJI_470_20.

Abstract

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can have widespread ocular manifestations, and posterior segment involvement may be associated with poor visual outcome. We report a clinical flare-up of SLE presenting as combined vascular occlusion in one eye and drusen-like deposits, which is a newly described entity in both eyes. As an ophthalmologist, a knowledge of such presentations helps us identify and possibly help the rheumatologist titrate treatment accordingly, to prevent severe life-threatening systemic complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic* / complications
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic* / diagnosis
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic* / drug therapy
  • Retina
  • Retinal Diseases*