Ocular manifestations in Egyptian systemic lupus erythematosus patients and their relation with disease activity and anti-phospholipid antibodies

Ocular affection is frequent in SLE patients. Dry eyes and retinopathy (especially cotton-wool spots) are the most common findings. Anti-phospholipids (ACLIgM and LAC), active disease and disease duration are significantly related to eye affection especially retinopathy among SLE patients.