Uveitis
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
OCT Scans Useful in Grading Posterior Segment Inflammation
The findings also revealed that vitreous cell density is correlated with inflammation clinical grading.
09/09/2022
Non-infectious Uveitis, Scleritis Risk Tied to Vitamin D3 Deficiency
Supplementation is a cost-effective way to cut the chance of developing these conditions by about half.
08/10/2022
Immunomodulatory Therapy Needed to Treat Pediatric Anterior Uveitis
Study shows early use is key to reducing complications and improving visual outcomes.
06/03/2022
Upcoming Events
May 2, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Kamran Riaz, MD, and Melissa Barnett, OD
Webinar: 7:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
May 17-19, 2024
June 4, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Karl G. Stonecipher, MD, and Jessica Steen, OD
Webinar: 8:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
