Analysis of central corneal thickness in systemic lupus erythematosus

We established an association between CCT and the presence of SLE, with SLE patients exhibiting significantly higher CCT values, potentially due to hydroxychloroquine use. These findings have important implications for IOP assessment, glaucoma risk evaluation, and refractive surgery planning in SLE patients and those undergoing treatment with HCQ. Further prospective studies are warranted to validate these observations and explore the underlying mechanisms.