Risks of posterior segment ocular ischaemic events in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a population-based cohort study in Taiwan.

Yi-Ran ChiouYu-Sheng ChangChin-Fang SuTzu-Hao LiChien-Chih LaiDe-Kuang HwangFang-Yi WuYu-Fan Chang

Published in: The British journal of ophthalmology (2022)

SLE increases the risk of developing OIE. Systemic comorbidities and higher dosage of steroid in patients with SLE are associated with severe ocular ischaemic complications.

Keyphrases

systemic lupus erythematosus
disease activity
optic nerve
early onset
rheumatoid arthritis
risk factors
drug induced
risk assessment
climate change
optical coherence tomography