Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 24, 2025

Comparing Objective Conjunctival Hyperemia Grading and the Ocular Surface Disease Index Score in Dry Eye Syndrome During COVID-19
Published on: May 25, 2022
Consequences of COVID-19 on Uveitis Patients from Their Own Perspective: A Questionnaire-based Study
Mai Nasser Abd Elmohsen1, Maha Mohamed Youssef1, Sara Mamdouh Esmat1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Kasr Al Ainy School of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Purpose:
Given their immunocompromised status, uveitis patients should be particularly careful during the COVID-19 pandemic. Treatment compliance and adherence are among the most important patient-related determinants of treatment success.To assess the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the management of uveitis patients from their own perspective.
Methods:
A questionnaire was performed on uveitis patients at Cairo University Hospital in the period between June and August 2020.
Results:
Overall, 150 responses were received. Almost 20% patients stopped their medications. A total of 61.7% patients reported no fears regarding getting infected with the novel coronavirus. In addition, 54% patients found medical services easily, 26% patients received them through telemedicine, and 34% patients reported worsening of their ocular condition.
Conclusions:
COVID-19 has caused a decrease in uveitis patient compliance with follow-ups, leading to worsening of their ocular condition. Economic and psychological effects of COVID-19 pandemic on any chronic patient should be addressed to prevent further deterioration as the pandemic continues.
Related Concept Videos
Nephrotic Syndrome II : Assessment and Medical Management
Asthma-III: Symptoms and Complications
Classification of Asthma
Factors Affecting Illness
For instance, risk factors are connected to illness,...
Glaucoma: Overview
Bioavailability Study Design: Healthy Subjects Versus Patients
Assessment of the Cardiovascular System I: Subjective Data
Initial Enquiry
Ask the patient about their primary concern and thoroughly explore all reported symptoms.
Medical History
Investigate past illnesses affecting the cardiovascular system, such as angina, anemia, rheumatic fever, congenital heart disease, stroke, thrombophlebitis, dysrhythmias, varicosities
Inquire about symptoms...

