Ocular complications associated with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) are less studied compared with those ones associated\nwith systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).Themain ocular sites involved in patients affected by discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE)\nare eyelids followed by orbit and periorbit, the least being cornea.The most common complications are blepharitis usually affecting\nthe lower lid and associated with some type of lid lesion such as plaque or erythematosus patches and madarosis. Few cases with\nLE profundus (LEP) and ocular complications are reported, but they are associated with orbital inflammatory syndrome and\nsevere complications. The main treatment prescribed is hydroxychloroquine with a dose of 200mg twice a day for 6 to 8 weeks.\nCorticosteroids are also used. Intervals between the correct diagnosis and the beginning of the ocular symptoms are commonly\ndelayed. Ophthalmologist should be aware of the ocular manifestation of this autoimmune disease.
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