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Cataracts, chronic uveitis, and retinal vasculitis in Behçet's disease
American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics
|January 1, 1987
Summary
Behçet's disease management in a young male included aphakic soft contact lens fitting after bilateral lensectomies. This optical correction is crucial for improving visual performance in patients with this systemic inflammatory condition.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Rheumatology
- Systemic Inflammatory Diseases
Background:
- Behçet's disease is a systemic vasculitis characterized by recurrent oral and genital ulcers, skin lesions, and ocular inflammation.
- Ocular involvement in Behçet's disease can lead to significant visual impairment, affecting both anterior and posterior segments of the eye.