[Ocular symptoms in Wegener's granulomatosis--personal observations]

The authors present 10 patients treated for Wegener's granulomatosis. In 5 of of them (50%) the ocular changes were observed: in 3-infiltration of the orbit, including one case with infiltration of lacrimal ducts, and in 2-the recurrent bacterial conjunctivitis. On the account of the rareness of the disease and its various symptoms, the diagnosis, in some cases, was made fairly late. It was emphasized that the ocular lesions may be the first symptoms of Wegener's granulomatosis. The bacterial conjunctivitis, keratitis, scleritis, and orbital pseudotumor in patients with chronic respiratory tract and nasal sinuses changes should arouse suspicion of Wegener's granulomatosis and are an indication for detailed tests.