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Iritis in children with varicella.

M L Kachmer1, W L Annable, M DiMarco

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University Suburban Health Center, Cleveland, OH 44121.

Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Chickenpox can cause iritis, an inflammation of the eye, in 25% of children. Prompt diagnosis and follow-up of this common childhood illness prevent long-term vision problems.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Chickenpox (varicella-zoster virus) is a common childhood infection.
  • Ocular complications, such as iritis, can occur but require further investigation for incidence and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of iritis in children diagnosed with chickenpox.
  • To assess the long-term sequelae of iritis in pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study design.
  • Inclusion of 82 consecutive pediatric patients over a 2-year period.
  • Clinical evaluation for iritis in children with chickenpox.

Main Results:

  • The incidence of iritis among children with chickenpox was 25% (21 out of 82).
  • No long-term sequelae were observed in children with confirmed iritis following follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Iritis is a notable complication of chickenpox in children.
  • Early detection and monitoring of iritis in pediatric chickenpox cases appear to prevent lasting visual impairment.

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