Uveitis
Understanding Uveitis: Causes and Clinical Clues
We dive into common and uncommon etiologies for this condition and give advice on how to come up with a proper differential diagnosis for each patient.
06/15/2024
Uveitis Recurrence Risk Elevated After COVID-19 Vaccination
More than half of cases occurred in the early post-vaccination period, suggesting close clinical monitoring is essential for at-risk patients.
04/30/2024
Meta-analysis Demonstrates Effective, Safe Treatment for Uveitic Macular Edema
The noninfectious form was helped by periocular and intraocular corticosteroids. Newer delivery methods have less evidence supporting their use due to the recency of their introduction.
04/24/2024
Syphilitic Uveitis on the Rise, Study Says
Though rates are low epidemiologically at 1.5 cases per one million people, the condition disproportionately affects men, African American individuals and those in the lowest income category.
11/30/2023
Uveitis Patients without COVID-19 Vaccine at Risk of Infection Following Steroid Use
Greater rates of hospitalization and death were found in these individuals with the noninfectious form.
10/16/2023
Study Says Corticosteroids Not Linked to Cataracts in Severe Anterior Uveitis
In cases with grade 1+ cells, any dose can be used without increasing risk already present from the inflammation itself.
07/07/2023
Retinal Vessel Diameters Correlate to Uveitis Activity
Dilation increased in inflamed eyes but regressed when the disease became inactive.
03/09/2023
Proptosis, Diplopia Key Drivers of Low QoL in Thyroid Eye Disease
Explains one study, the scores for moderate to severe cases are similar or worse than conditions like blindness and uveitis.
01/06/2023
First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Increases Risk of Uveitis Flare
This finding was more prevalent among those with previous recurrence and chronic uveitis, study finds.
12/21/2022
Revisit a Steroid Alternative
Acthar Gel, an injectable therapy that activates melanocortin pathways, may be a saving grace for some of your patients.
09/15/2022
Upcoming Events
August 14, 2024
The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO, and David Chin Yee, MD
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September 8, 2024
Ocular Surface Symposium
Location: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Presenter: Paul Karpecki, OD
September 9, 2024
The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Lucas Lindsell, OD, MD
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