The incidence, presenting clinical findings and treatment patterns of Birdshot Retinochoroiditis in a high-prevalence region: findings from Northern Ireland, England and Wales.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Birdshot Retinochoroiditis (BSRC) is a rare, chronic posterior uveitis that is strongly associated with HLA-A*29.2 positivity. To date, no robust incidence studies of BSRC have been undertaken. We present the first epidemiological study of BSRC in a high-prevalence region.

Methods

In collaboration with the British Ophthalmological Surveillance Unit, all new cases of BSRC between May 2017 and June 2019 were prospectively collected. Presenting demographics, symptoms, signs and treatment modalities were collected. A follow-up questionnaire twelve months later was also sent.

Results

Thirty-seven confirmed cases meeting the reporting criteria were identified. Twenty-three cases had both baseline and follow-up data. The total population incidence of BSRC was 0.03

SUBMITTER: Khalil R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10482920 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature