Factors predictive of remission of new-onset anterior uveitis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To identify factors predictive of remission of inflammation in new-onset anterior uveitis cases treated at tertiary uveitis care facilities.

Design

Retrospective cohort study.

Participants

Patients seeking treatment at participating academic uveitis clinics within 90 days of initial diagnosis of anterior uveitis.

Methods

Retrospective cohort study based on standardized chart review.

Main outcome measures

Factors predictive of remission (no disease activity without corticosteroid or immunosuppressive treatments at all visits during a 90-day period).

Results

Nine hundred ninety eyes (687 patients) had a first-ever diagnosis of anterior uveitis within 90 days before initial presentation and had follow-up visits thereafter. The median follow-u

SUBMITTER: Artornsombudh P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3943653 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature