Lupus is known to cause changes to the eyes, eyelids, tear glands, tear ducts, nerves, and blood vessels. These changes can often lead to eye pain, dry eyes, changes in vision, or even vision loss. Other ways lupus can affect your eye include:
Dry eyes (Dry Eye Syndrome)
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Scleritis
Retinal Vasculitis
Optic Neuritis or Neuropathy
Side effects from lupus medication