Poor visual acuity at first presentation, snowbanks and vitreoretinal traction were associated with a higher risk for poor BCVA at last presentation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A detailed discussion of this case along with color photos, laboratory workup, a table of associated diseases, and a schematic for management of intermediate uveitis will be presented in this poster. [aaopt.org]

Laboratory workup has not revealed the inflammation etiology. [eyetube.net]

The authors’ findings supported the role of routine MRI in the workup of patients with intermediate uveitis. [retinalphysician.com]

In all patients, an extensive workup based on clinical suspicion, showed a positive result from the first visit. [meajo.org]

In case of treatment failure, switching to the other treatment arm was possible. RESULTS: Nineteen patients were included. Ten were randomized to MTX, and 9 were randomized to IFN beta. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Steroid implants have been explored as a treatment option for individuals with non-infectious uveitis. [en.wikipedia.org]

Visual prognosis was good and it was not age-related. Childhood onset was more frequent in boys, adult onset in women. Endocrinal factors could be involved. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Etiology of IU was idiopathic in 59%. Multiple sclerosis (MS) (20%) and sarcoidosis (10%) were frequent systemic causes of IU. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Fisher’s Exact test was used to determine any association between etiologies with ethnicity, as well as etiologies with complications. [journals.plos.org]

Laboratory workup has not revealed the inflammation etiology. [eyetube.net]

Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms Onset / Epidemiology Clinical features which can be seen by an ophthalmologist Frequency of complications Tests The diagnosis of intermediate uveitis is on the clinical judgement of the ophthalmologist. There is no specific test. [iritis.co.uk]

[…] immunosuppressive agents) found that while the steroid implant treatment possibly prevents the recurrence of uveitis, there may be adverse safety outcomes, such as the increased risk for needing cataract surgery and surgery to lower intraocular pressure.[1] Epidemiology [en.wikipedia.org]

Epidemiology and Etiology IU most often occurs in children and young adults. [entokey.com]

Uveitis epidemiology varies widely with geographic location; however, it remains a significant cause of vision loss throughout the world. [dovepress.com]

It is evident that genetics plays some role in the pathophysiology of intermediate uveitis, but the importance remains unclear. [en.wikipedia.org]

Given the functionality of the investigated polymorphism, new pathophysiological insights are gained that help to evaluate possible therapeutic targets. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

These phenotypes are descriptive only and do not reflect differences in pathophysiology.7 Most patients with CIS will evolve to RRMS, the most common phenotype of MS. [retinalphysician.com]

Pathophysiology There may be an immunogenetic predisposition for the disorder in some cases (see Causes), accounting for family clustering that is seen on occasion, indicating environmental or hereditary associations. [emedicine.medscape.com]

An increase awareness of its efficacy is required among paediatricians and ophthalmologists to prevent sight threatening complication of chronic uveitis and its treatment with long term use of steroids. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Is it possible to prevent uveitis? It is not always possible to prevent uveitis, particularly since many cases do not have a known cause. [medicinenet.com]

The best way to prevent vision loss from glaucoma is by going to the eye doctor and following your treatment plan as directed. Cataracts Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s lens. [preventblindness.org]

This reduces pain, prevents the pupil from becoming permanently small or odd-shaped, and helps prevent glaucoma. [newcastle-hospitals.org.uk]

Research comparing fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implants to standard-of-care treatments (prednisolone with immunosuppressive agents) found that while the steroid implant treatment possibly prevents the recurrence of uveitis, there may be adverse [en.wikipedia.org]