Uveitis: role of the physician in treating systemic causes.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-1994
Abstract
For older patients with uveitis, defined as any inflammation of ocular structures--including the uvea--there are four typical etiologies: infection, "masquerade syndromes," systemic disease, and idiopathic. Uveitis is associated with a systemic cause in about 40% of cases. It manifests in a number of ways, but common symptoms include sudden onset of pain, redness, and sensitivity to light, chronic floaters, or a gradual decrease in vision. Diagnosis is aimed at finding an underlying cause. Depending on the symptoms, useful diagnostic tests include syphilis serology, chest x-ray, Lyme antibody titer, PPD skin test, and skin test for anergy. Treatment, including the use of corticosteroids or antibiotics, is based on the underlying etiology.
Volume
49
Issue
8
First Page
27
Last Page
32
ISSN
0016-867X
Published In/Presented At
Dunn, J. P., & Nozik, R. A. (1994). Uveitis: role of the physician in treating systemic causes. Geriatrics, 49(8), 27–32.
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
8039726
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article