Methods Data of 8 children with JIA and chronic uveitis treated with TNF inhibitors between 2010 and 2013 were analysed retrospectively. The clinical subtypes of JIA were: polyarticular – 2 patients (pts), oligoarticular 6 pts (according to the ILAR criteria). 5 children were ANA positive. Clinical effectiveness assessment included JIA outcome parameters (PhGA, PaGA, CHAQ, ESR/CRP, number of jo...

Materials and methods This was an exploratory cross-sectional study, carried out at the Outpatient Clinics of Nutrition and Ophthalmology at the Federal University of Bahia, Salvador-Bahia, Brazil. Seventy eight patients, of both genders, with age-related cataract, participated. All patients underwent nutritional, clinical and ophthalmological assessment. Type of lens opacity was determined fol...

COMMUNITY EYE HEALTH JOURNAL | VOLUME 29 | NUMBER 96 | 2016 • Snellen chart for far vision • Pen torch for pupil reaction • Occluder for cover testing • Red probe or red mydriatic bottle top for colour desaturation testing • Direct ophthalmoscope for fundoscopy Also useful: • Ruler for lid function and pupil diameter • Cotton wool and office pin for sensation testing • Pseudo-isochromatic plate...

A survey of aetiological investigations arranged on children with severe/profound bilateral sensorineural hearing impairment by ENT consultants and community paediatricians working in audiology is described. Greater routine use of ECG, urine analysis, and ophthalmological assessment is needed, with a more selective approach to other investigations as recommended by the British Association of Au...