15 Questions with Experts - Eyes and Dental Health

For August, the LFA invited you to join us for the "Oral Issues of Lupus" Q&A with Dr. Michaell A. Huber and "How Lupus Can Affect the Eyes" Q&A with Dr. Mary Beth Rhomberg. This was your opportunity to ask questions and for the first time, learn from two experts.

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Learn More about How Lupus Affects the Eyes and Mouth

Eye disease occurs in approximately 20 percent of individuals with lupus. In some cases, eye problems are related to the inflammatory process of lupus itself. In other cases, problems may be due to drug treatment (corticosteroids or antimalarials) or may be a separate problem (glaucoma or retinal detachment). In addition, approximately 95% of those living with lupus will experience some form of oral involvement. Disregarding the importance of proper dental care can be a painful and costly error that in some cases may actually be dangerous.

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15 Questions - Eyes and Dental Issues with Lupus

Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body including the eyes, teeth and mouth. For those with lupus, the ability to maintain good eye and oral health can decrease potential problems with vision, pain, infection and nutrition.

Each month, the LFA invites you to submit questions to one of our lupus experts on selected topics. In August, for the first time, we are pleased to feature two different doctors.

Dr. Mary Beth Rhomberg, Associate Director of the American Optometric Association and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at University of Missouri-Saint Louis College of Optometry, will answer questions related to how lupus can affect your eyes and vision.

Dr.Michaell A. Huber, an Associate Professor and Oral Medicine Subject Expert, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School, San Antonio, Texas, will answer your questions related to oral and dental health and potential problems that can occur.

Submit your questions to our lupus experts by August 9. Answers will be posted to the LFA website by August 23.

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