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[Eye and spondylarthropathies].

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  • 1Service d'ophtalmologie Hôpital Avicenne, Bobigny.

La Revue Du Praticien
|January 8, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Ankylosing spondylitis and related conditions can cause acute anterior uveitis, a common eye inflammation. Prompt treatment with corticosteroids and cycloplegia typically ensures full recovery without lasting vision problems.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Rheumatology
  • Immunology

Context:

  • Ankylosing spondylitis and other spondylarthropathies are chronic inflammatory diseases.
  • Ocular manifestations, particularly uveitis, are a known complication.

Purpose:

  • To describe the ocular involvement in spondylarthropathies.
  • To outline the typical presentation and treatment of uveitis in these conditions.

Summary:

  • The most common eye issue in spondylarthropathies is acute anterior uveitis, affecting one eye and often recurring.
  • This condition can also affect the other eye in subsequent episodes.
  • Treatment involves local corticosteroids and cycloplegic agents.

Impact:

  • Local treatment generally leads to complete resolution of uveitis.
  • Sequelae are rare, indicating a favorable prognosis for ocular health.
  • Other ocular structure involvement is uncommon in spondylarthropathies.

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