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Uveal changes in leprosy.

J Rohatgi, P Shorey, P A Lamba

    Indian Journal of Leprosy
    |April 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Leprosy patients frequently experience uveal involvement, particularly those with longer disease duration or irregular Dapsone treatment. Early detection of these ocular complications is crucial for managing leprosy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease, can affect various organs, including the eyes.
    • Ocular complications, particularly uveal involvement, are significant causes of morbidity in leprosy patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of uveal involvement in leprosy patients.
    • To identify risk factors associated with uveal changes in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • Screening of 424 leprosy patients for ocular manifestations.
    • Clinical examination and documentation of uveal changes and their types.
    • Correlation of uveal involvement with disease duration, treatment adherence, and leprosy classification.

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    Main Results:

    • Uveal involvement was detected in 11.2% of patients.
    • Increased disease duration and irregular Dapsone therapy were associated with higher rates of uveal involvement.
    • Lepromatous (82%) and borderline (16%) leprosy types showed higher prevalence.
    • Common findings included healed iridocyclitis (58.5%), active iridocyclitis (21.3%), and pupillary abnormalities (46.7%-56.3%).
    • Posterior segment involvement was infrequent, but decreased accommodation was noted even without clinical uveal signs.

    Conclusions:

    • Uveal involvement is a common complication in leprosy, influenced by disease duration and treatment regularity.
    • Specific leprosy types and ocular findings like iridocyclitis and pupillary changes are prevalent.
    • Subtle ocular changes, such as reduced accommodation, may occur even without overt uveal disease, highlighting the need for comprehensive eye screening.