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Revista Cubana de Oftalmología
Print version ISSN 0864-2176On-line version ISSN 1561-3070
Abstract
AMBOU FRUTOS, Isabel et al. Uveitis associated to juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Rev Cubana Oftalmol [online]. 2021, vol.34, n.3, e1075. Epub Nov 22, 2021. ISSN 0864-2176.
Objective:
Characterize uveitis associated to juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Methods:
A cross-sectional observational descriptive study was conducted based on evaluation of the following variables: age, race, sex, laterality of uveitis, anatomical classification, best corrected visual acuity, presence of complications and treatment.
Results:
A predominance was observed of patients aged over six years, female sex and white race. Bilateral uveitis prevailed, with anterior anatomical location. Patients with a best corrected visual acuity ≥ 0.5 stood out for their visual results. The most common complications were visual loss, ocular hypertension and band keratopathy. Most patients had methotrexate associated to topical and oral treatment with steroids.
Conclusion:
Uveitis associated to juvenile idiopathic arthritis continues to be an important health problem in childhood, despite the progress in the care of this condition. Therefore, early diagnosis, strict follow-up and appropriate treatment are the pillars of a better evolution.
Keywords : Juvenile idiopathic arthritis; uveitis; ocular inflammation.