What could be causing your burning, irritated, swollen, and watery eyes?
Yes, many people with lupus experience eye problems like yours. About one-third of people with lupus develop eye-related symptoms, and they often occur during flare-ups.
Your symptoms could be caused by several lupus-related conditions:
* Dry eye syndrome Show Full Answer
What could be causing your burning, irritated, swollen, and watery eyes?
Yes, many people with lupus experience eye problems like yours. About one-third of people with lupus develop eye-related symptoms, and they often occur during flare-ups.
Your symptoms could be caused by several lupus-related conditions:
* Dry eye syndrome - Affects about 16% of people with lupus and can cause a gritty feeling, watery eyes, and irritation
* Eyelid rash - Discoid lupus can cause scaly, itchy, or burning patches on the eyelids that may lead to swelling
* Light sensitivity - Lupus can make your eyes more sensitive to sunlight and UV light, causing burning and rashes
* Inflammation - Conditions like scleritis or uveitis cause redness, swelling, and pain
A MyLupusTeam member shared: "It was hard hiding my swollen eye with makeup. I was only able to cover the redness, but the swelling still showed through."
What should you do?
Contact your eye doctor or rheumatologist right away, especially since your symptoms have persisted for several days. Early treatment is important to prevent any long-term effects.
In the meantime, avoid bright lights and UV exposure, and don't rub your eyes even though they're irritated.
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