Glaucoma and Uveitis

Glaucoma and Uveitis

Abstract Despite its relative rarity, uveitis is the third leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide. Glaucoma associated with uveitis is one of the most serious complications of intraocular inflammation. We review in detail the epidemiology and pathogenesis of uveitic glaucoma and the safety...

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Veröffentlicht in:Survey of ophthalmology 2013, Vol.58 (1), p.1-10
Hauptverfasser: Siddique, Sana S., MD, Suelves, Ana M., MD, Baheti, Ujwala, MD, Foster, C. Stephen, MD, FACS, FACR
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
drainage implants
glaucoma
Glaucoma - epidemiology
Glaucoma - etiology
Glaucoma - therapy
Glaucoma Drainage Implants
Glucocorticoids - therapeutic use
Humans
Incidence
Ophthalmology
Prevalence
trabectome
Trabeculectomy
United States - epidemiology
uveitis
Uveitis - complications
Uveitis - epidemiology
Uveitis - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Despite its relative rarity, uveitis is the third leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide. Glaucoma associated with uveitis is one of the most serious complications of intraocular inflammation. We review in detail the epidemiology and pathogenesis of uveitic glaucoma and the safety and efficacy of the current medical and surgical treatment modalities.
ISSN:0039-6257
1879-3304
DOI:10.1016/j.survophthal.2012.04.006