Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a class of connective tissue diseases that affect a variety of organs. Moreover, the pathogenesis of SLE is very complex, often causing arthritis, encephalopathy, kidney disease and skin damage, ocular lesions are also common diseases of SLE, and it can often cause visual impairment, and even blindness and disability. By collating the literature, this paper discusses the types, etiology, and ocular manifestations of SLE-related eye diseases, as well as the dialectical treatment of SLE commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine.