Lupus Erythematosus of the Conjunctiva, Eyelids and Lid Margins

Ocular discoid lupus erythematosus: More than what meets the eye

“…[ 6 ] Other ocular manifestations may include proptosis, periorbital edema, madarosis, trichiasis, ectropion, entropion, lid scarring, hypertrophic/verrucous lesions, conjunctivitis, conjunctival scarring, symblepharon, and stromal keratitis. [ 7 - 9 ]…”

Ocular discoid lupus erythematosus: More than what meets the eye

“…[ 6 ] Other ocular manifestations may include proptosis, periorbital edema, madarosis, trichiasis, ectropion, entropion, lid scarring, hypertrophic/verrucous lesions, conjunctivitis, conjunctival scarring, symblepharon, and stromal keratitis. [ 7 - 9 ]…”

Periorbital swelling and episcleritis may be a sign of cutaneous lupus erythematosus

“…Periorbital edema is a rare presentation of CLE . A review of 77 patients with CLE and ocular findings by Arrico et al revealed that the main ocular site involved is the eyelids in 63 patients (88.7%) followed by orbit and periorbital tissues in six (8.4%) and cornea in two (2.6%).…”

Ocular discoid lupus erythematosus: More than what meets the eye

“…[ 6 ] Other ocular manifestations may include proptosis, periorbital edema, madarosis, trichiasis, ectropion, entropion, lid scarring, hypertrophic/verrucous lesions, conjunctivitis, conjunctival scarring, symblepharon, and stromal keratitis. [ 7 - 9 ]…”

Periorbital swelling and episcleritis may be a sign of cutaneous lupus erythematosus

“…Periorbital edema is a rare presentation of CLE . A review of 77 patients with CLE and ocular findings by Arrico et al revealed that the main ocular site involved is the eyelids in 63 patients (88.7%) followed by orbit and periorbital tissues in six (8.4%) and cornea in two (2.6%).…”

Ocular discoid lupus erythematosus: More than what meets the eye

“…[ 6 ] Other ocular manifestations may include proptosis, periorbital edema, madarosis, trichiasis, ectropion, entropion, lid scarring, hypertrophic/verrucous lesions, conjunctivitis, conjunctival scarring, symblepharon, and stromal keratitis. [ 7 - 9 ]…”

Periorbital swelling and episcleritis may be a sign of cutaneous lupus erythematosus

“…Periorbital edema is a rare presentation of CLE . A review of 77 patients with CLE and ocular findings by Arrico et al revealed that the main ocular site involved is the eyelids in 63 patients (88.7%) followed by orbit and periorbital tissues in six (8.4%) and cornea in two (2.6%).…”