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  • Ocular tuberculosis (OTB) poses significant diagnostic and management challenges for clinicians.
  • The heterogeneous nature of OTB necessitates individualized treatment approaches, considering factors like endemicity and diagnostic certainty.
  • Global treatment protocols for OTB are highly variable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore clinical presentations, investigations, and updated management principles for presumed tubercular uveitis.
  • To review recent developments in the standardization of nomenclature and therapeutic strategies for OTB.

Main Methods:

  • Review of retrospective studies.
  • Analysis of international clinical guidelines.
  • Consultation with OTB consortiums.

Main Results:

  • Identified challenges in diagnosing and managing OTB.
  • Highlighted the lack of a universal treatment approach.
  • Acknowledged recent advancements in OTB nomenclature and therapeutic strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Standardization efforts are crucial for improving OTB management.
  • A comprehensive approach integrating clinical presentations, investigations, and updated principles is needed.
  • Further research and collaboration are essential for addressing OTB complexities.