Chronic Anterior Uveitis in Children: Psychosocial Challenges for Patients and Their Families.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:To describe issues of concern to children with chronic anterior uveitis; to consider the psychological impact of chronic anterior uveitis on children's lives; and to understand the effect of a child's chronic illness on other family members. DESIGN:Expert commentary. METHODS:Author experiences were supplemented by a review of pertinent medical literature and by consideration of content from semi-structured, separate patient and parent interviews. RESULTS:Vision loss and the fear of blindness are not the only stressors for children with chronic anterior uveitis and their families; of additional concern are the burdens of examinations and treatment regimens, as well as drug toxicities. Children with chronic anterior uveitis experience medical, academic, interpersonal, psychological,

SUBMITTER: Parker DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6788775 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature