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Francois Pepin1, Joanne L Sims2, Rachael L Niederer1,2
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Background:
This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of anterior uveitis in patients presenting with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus and with no other identifiable cause for their uveitis.
Methods:
A retrospective study of 121 eyes in 89 patients who presented at Auckland District Health Board with idiopathic acute anterior uveitis and uncontrolled diabetes between September 2009 and January 2022.
Results:
The diagnosis of diabetes mellitus was known prior to presentation in 80 subjects (89.9%) and was discovered as a result of screening tests in the remainder. Mean HbA1c at presentation was 117.3 mmol/mol. Most uveitis was severe with 3+ (30 eyes, 25.4%) or 4+ cells (30 eyes, 25.4%) in the anterior chamber. Recurrence occurred in 22 eyes (18.2%) and was associated with elevated HbA1c. The visual prognosis was good with median visual acuity at 12 months of 6/7.5.
Conclusion:
Poorly controlled diabetes can be associated with acute anterior uveitis.
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