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QUIGNON SANTANA, Sandra  e  ALFONSO SANCHEZ, Osbel. Main Ocular Manifestations in Rheumatoid Arthritis. MediSur [online]. 2009, vol.7, n.6, pp. 52-58. ISSN 1727-897X.

Rheumatoid arthritis is considered an autoimmune disease in which articular and extra articular manifestations are produced and contribute to alter the functional capacity of the individual. This study consists on performing a bibliographical review showing the main ocular manifestations in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. It is our purpose to give you our experiences to the students as well as the internal medicine, ophthalmology and rheumatologist residents about this topic. The ophthalmological consultation of sick patients contributes to the prevention of ocular illnesses which are characteristic of the base disease and improve the ocular health.

Palavras-chave : Eye manifestations; arthritis, reumathoid.

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