Lupus patients should have their eyes check twice or once a year. It is better if we'll consult an opthalmologist since our medicines has side effects and lupus may have other complications that may affect the eyes.
So here are the 5 common eye problems associated with lupus:
1. EYELID DISEASE
2. DRY EYE SYNDROME
3. RETINAL DISEASE
4. SCLERITIS
5. OPTIC NEURITIS
Prolonged use of corticosteroids may also have side effects such as cataracts (clouding of the lens in one or both eyes) and glaucoma (elevated pressure in the eyes).
Opthalmologist decided to give me eyeglasses to prevent eyestrain since most of the time my eyes were too sensitive with light and to prevent my eyes from future vision problems.
Also, do not forget to relax your eyes and take a break. :)
Keep fighting my dear lupies! ♥
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