Uveitis / ocular inflammation
- Treat infectious vs noninfectious cause differently
- Topical corticosteroid + cycloplegic for anterior noninfectious uveitis
- Posterior/severe disease may require systemic steroid
- Steroid-sparing immunomodulator for chronic/recurrent disease
- Biologics such as adalimumab for selected noninfectious uveitis
- Ophthalmology follow-up is essential to prevent vision loss
Use at a glance
- Treat infectious vs noninfectious cause differently
Treatment options
- Topical corticosteroid + cycloplegic for anterior noninfectious uveitis
- Steroid-sparing immunomodulator for chronic/recurrent disease
Choosing treatment
- Posterior/severe disease may require systemic steroid
- Biologics such as adalimumab for selected noninfectious uveitis
Monitoring / follow-up
- Ophthalmology follow-up is essential to prevent vision loss
Self-check
- What should be treated in Uveitis / ocular inflammation?
infectious vs noninfectious cause differently.
- What is required for Posterior/severe disease in Uveitis / ocular inflammation?
systemic steroid.
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