Association between central corneal thickness and systemic lupus erythematosus: a cross-sectional study protocol

IntroductionSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting multiple systems and classified under connective tissue disorders. Ocular involvement occurs in up to 30% of SLE cases, with the cornea being particularly susceptible to thinning due to immune-complex deposits a...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Medicine
Main Authors:	Juan David Saldaña-Garrido, Mario Cantó-Cerdán, Vicente Francisco Gil-Guillén, María Luisa Alfaro-Beltrá, Francisca Sivera
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-10-01
Subjects:	systemic lupus erythematosus central corneal thickness pachymetry optical coherence tomography glaucoma hydroxychloroquine
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2024.1483930/full