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Sympathetic ophthalmia.

N C Charles1

  • 1New York University Medical Center, New York.

Advances in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary
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Sympathetic ophthalmia is a rare inflammatory eye condition that can affect both eyes after an injury to one. This severe panuveitis can manifest years after the initial trauma.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Sympathetic ophthalmia is a severe, bilateral, diffuse granulomatous panuveitis.
  • It is triggered by penetrating trauma or surgery in one eye.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the key characteristics and clinical presentation of sympathetic ophthalmia.
  • To highlight the delayed onset potential of this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of sympathetic ophthalmia cases.
  • Analysis of clinical data regarding onset and progression.

Main Results:

  • Sympathetic ophthalmia involves inflammation in both eyes following injury to one.
  • Onset can range from 5 days to over 42 years post-injury.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt recognition and management are crucial for sympathetic ophthalmia.
  • The long latency period underscores the need for vigilant long-term follow-up.