Uveitis.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2015
Abstract
Multidisciplinary management in the diagnosis and management of patients with ocular inflammatory disease is often critical. The workup of uveitis or scleritis may reveal an underlying systemic disease. Recognition of inflammation by the primary care physician can facilitate prompt referral to a uveitis specialist and improve patient outcomes. The primary care physician can assist the ophthalmologist in monitoring for potential side effects of corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs, including the newer biologic agents. The ophthalmologist in turn can assist the primary care physician in recognizing that active uveitis may suggest incomplete control of preexisting conditions.
Volume
42
Issue
3
First Page
305
Last Page
323
ISSN
1558-299X
Published In/Presented At
Dunn J. P. (2015). Uveitis. Primary care, 42(3), 305–323. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pop.2015.05.003
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
26319340
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article