Connective Tissue Disorders Flashcards by Emma Feechan

examples of disorders that have eye involvement

SLE
RA
Sjogren's syndrome
Marfans
Steven-Johnson syndrome/ erythema multiforme

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dry eyes, scleritis and corneal melt

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Sjogren’s

keratoconjunctitivis sicca, xerostomia and RA

infiltration of lacrimal and parotid glands

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Steven-Johnson

occlusion of lacrimal glands
eyes stick together leading to closure (symblepharon)
corneal ulceration

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Marfan’s

retinal detachment

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