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Ryoji Yanai¹, Yuko Misaki¹, Mariko Egawa¹

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Tokushima University Hospital, Tokushima 770-8503, Japan.

|March 28, 2026

Summary

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Tattoo-associated sarcoid-like uveitis frequently recurs and can lead to uveitic glaucoma. Close monitoring and systemic evaluation are recommended for patients with this condition.

Keywords:

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Background:

Limited data exists on tattoo-associated sarcoid-like uveitis.
This study characterizes clinical features and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the clinical presentation and prognosis of tattoo-associated sarcoid-like uveitis.
To identify key management strategies and potential complications.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of 10 patients with tattoo-associated sarcoid-like uveitis from a multicenter registry.
Data collected included demographics, treatments, visual acuity, recurrence, glaucoma, extraocular involvement, and histology.
Follow-up averaged 20 months.

Main Results:

Seven out of ten patients were male, with a mean age of 35.1 years.
All patients had bilateral ocular involvement; 50% had histologic confirmation at the tattoo site.
Uveitis recurrence occurred in 70%, and 80% required glaucoma/intraocular pressure-lowering therapy. Extraocular inflammation affected skin/tattoos in 70%.

Conclusions:

Tattoo-associated sarcoid-like uveitis typically presents a chronic course with high recurrence rates.
Uveitic glaucoma is a common complication, necessitating proactive management.
Regular ophthalmic surveillance and systemic assessment are crucial for affected individuals.