[Aetiological aspects of uveitis (author's transl)]

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Infectious Diseases
• Rheumatology

Background:

• Uveitis, inflammation of the uvea, can lead to vision loss.
• Identifying the underlying cause of uveitis is crucial for effective treatment.
• Previous studies have indicated diverse etiologies for uveitis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the probable causes of uveitis in a cohort of 222 patients.
• To determine the frequency of different etiological factors contributing to uveitis.
• To analyze age-related variations in uveitis etiology.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of 222 uveitis cases.
• Categorization of etiological factors based on frequency.
• Stratification of results by patient age groups (young, adult, elderly).

Main Results:

• Infectious foci were the most frequent cause (31%), followed by rheumatism (28%).
• Tuberculosis (7.6%), streptococcal (4%), and viral (3.6%) infections were also identified.
• Etiology was not established in 22.1% of cases. Rheumatic causes predominated in adults, while infections were more common in younger patients.

Conclusions:

• Infectious foci and rheumatic conditions are the leading causes of uveitis.
• Age significantly influences the underlying etiology of uveitis.
• Further investigation is needed for undetermined cases to improve diagnostic and treatment strategies.