Uveitis for the non-ophthalmologist

Abstract The uveitides are a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by inflammation inside the eye. classified as infectious or non-infectious. non-infectious uveitides, which presumed to be immune mediated, can further divided into those that associated with known systemic disease and eye limited,—ie, not disease. ophthalmologist identifies specific uveitic entity medical history, clinical examination, ocular imaging, well supplemental laboratory testing, if indicated. Treatment is tailored particular organism may include regional and/or medication. First line treatment for corticosteroids administered topically, injections surgical implants, systemically. Systemic immunosuppressive therapy used in patients severe who cannot tolerate corticosteroids, require chronic at >7.5 mg/day prednisone, whom respond better immunosuppression. Management many these optimized coordination between rheumatologist internist.