Background. Cataracts are clouding that occurs in the lens of the eye due to lens hydration, protein denaturation, or both. Cataracts can occur multifactorial, one of which is the use of corticosteroid drugs. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a disease that uses long-term corticosteroids as a treatment option. The increasing number of SLE sufferers will increase long-term use of corticosteroids, …