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Intermediate uveitis: a hospital based study.

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|January 3, 2006
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Intermediate uveitis, a condition affecting the eye

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Uveitis Research

Background:

  • Intermediate uveitis primarily affects young adults and children.
  • It involves the pars plana, peripheral retina, and choroid.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the characteristics of intermediate uveitis patients.
  • Study conducted at Nepal Eye Hospital from August 2003 to March 2004.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 50 patients with intermediate uveitis.
  • Data collected via a specialized proforma including patient history, clinical findings, investigations, management, and visual outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Most affected age group: 20-29 years (38%). More prevalent in males (52%).
  • Farmers (36%) and individuals of Mongoloid origin (30%) were disproportionately affected.

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  • Anterior segment involvement (keratic precipitates, anterior chamber cells) in 72%; vitreous cells in all patients.

    • Conclusions:

    • High incidence of intermediate uveitis reported from Nepal's central development region.
    • Patients in their third decade and of Mongoloid origin were commonly affected.
    • Milder presentation led to improved visual acuity in most cases with standard treatment.