| Prevention and Management of Cataracts in Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-Associated Uveitis. | |
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PMID: 22201032 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)-associated uveitis can be associated with vision-compromising complications such as cataracts, glaucoma, synechiae, and band keratopathy. Of these, cataracts are one of the most common sequelae of JIA-associated uveitis and can result in significant visual disability. Risk factors for cataracts include posterior synechiae and longstanding ocular inflammation. Prevention of cataract development is crucial through appropriate control of uveitis. However, not all preventive measures are successful, and further management consisting of medical and surgical techniques is often necessary. Various factors should be taken into consideration when deciding on cataract management, including timing of surgery and placement of an intraocular lens. Continued partnership between pediatric rheumatologists and pediatric ophthalmologists can help ensure favorable visual outcomes. |
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Sheila Angeles-Han; Steven Yeh |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-12-28 |
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Title: Current rheumatology reports Volume: - ISSN: 1534-6307 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Dec |
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Created Date: 2011-12-27 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100888970 Medline TA: Curr Rheumatol Rep Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Emory University School of Medicine, 2015 Uppergate Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30307, USA, sangele@emory.edu. |
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