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Ocular manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus: a clinical reviewDepartment of Ophthalmology, General Hospital of Piraeus Tzaneion, Greece, Department of Pharmacology, Medical School, University of Athens, Greece
Department of Cellular Injury, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Spring, MD, USA, vasileios.kyttaris{at}na.amedd.army.mil
Department of Ophthalmology, General Hospital of Piraeus Tzaneion, Greece
2nd University Eye Clinic, Medical School, University of Athens, Greece
Department of Pharmacology, Medical School, University of Athens, Greece Although the eye itself is regarded an immune-privileged organ, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can affect every ocular structure, leading, if left untreated, to significant visual loss or even blindness. Since ocular inflammation in SLE can antedate the diagnosis of the systemic disease and cause significant morbidity, prompt diagnosis and treatment of the underlying systemic autoimmune disease is imperative.
Key Words: antimalarials keratoconjunctivitis sicca retina scleritis systemic lupus erythematosus
Lupus, Vol. 15, No. 1,
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