Visual impairments

[Chanel19]

Hi, I'm new here.

Would like to know whether anyone with Fibromyalgia and Lupus has eye pain and visual impairments?

Would love to hear from you.

Thank you!

[Wolf_1]

Hello Chanel19

I too have SLE and Fibromyalgia for 20 years now and have only recently started to have eye problems. On some occasions my eyes are completely dry and sting or other occasions very watery and weep with tears on a night time. I also need glasses for reading, although I’m 46 so that could be old age slowly creeping up on me!😩😭 I have read in my SLE bible I bought, that lupus can affect the eyes but obviously you would need to see a doctor to confirm your suspicions. I hope this helps and keep checking in to this forum as you will find a lot of people in the same boat and if this forum helps you half as much as it has me, your on to a winner! Welcome and good luck and health,

Wolf_1 🐺🦋😴💤

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

Hi Chanel19 ,

Lupus can affect the eyes, as can some of the medications used to treat it. You can read a bit about this in our factsheet here - lupusuk.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor?

[Buffy14]

Are you taking plaquenil for your lupus ? This can affect the eyes so you need to get it checked out .

[nancarolyn]

Definitely. I take plaquenil. Have eyes every 6 months.