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Uveitis in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Anjal Bisht1, Samrat Shrestha1, Priya Bajgai2
1Department of Internal Medicine, Bir Hospital, National Academy of Medical Sciences.
Journal of Nepal Health Research Council
|May 2, 2021
Summary
A study found that 32% of ankylosing spondylitis patients experienced uveitis, particularly those with both axial and peripheral arthritis. Early diagnosis and treatment of uveitis in ankylosing spondylitis are crucial for preventing complications.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Rheumatology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is closely linked with ocular conditions like uveitis, episcleritis, and scleritis.
- Prompt treatment of uveitis is essential to avoid long-term complications, despite its generally good prognosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of uveitis among patients with ankylosing spondylitis receiving care at a tertiary care hospital's outpatient clinic.
Main Methods:
- A 6-month descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a medicine outpatient department.
- Convenient sampling was employed, and data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel after ethical approval.
Main Results:
- Out of 81 participants, 26 (32%) had a history of uveitis.
- Uveitis was more prevalent in patients aged 18-30 and those with both axial and peripheral disease (41%) compared to peripheral disease alone (32%).
- Uveitis occurred slightly more frequently in males (32.2%) than females (31.5%).
Conclusions:
- Uveitis affects 32% of patients with spondyloarthritis, with higher incidence in those with combined axial and peripheral arthritis.
- Early detection and prompt management of uveitis in ankylosing spondylitis patients can prevent adverse outcomes.
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