Uveitis

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Low IOP Associated with Nonresponse to Laser Trabeculoplasty

By

Edirin Oputu

Publish Date October 26, 2020

IRIS Registry data shows which patients respond to laser trabeculoplasty.

Tocilizumab Does Not Prevent Intubation, Death in COVID-19

Publish Date October 26, 2020

For moderately ill hospitalized patients with COVID-19, tocilizumab is not effective for preventing intubation or death.

Tocilizumab May Reduce Inflammation for Patients With NIU

By

Mary Stroka

Publish Date October 23, 2020

Researchers assessed the impact Tocilizumab had on patients with non-infectious uveitis and found that the antibody reduced inflammation in eyes with the disease.

Originator to Biosimilar Infliximab: NIU Inflammation Recurrence Rates

By

Ophthalmology Advisor Contributing Writer

Publish Date September 17, 2020

Researchers sought to describe the frequency of ocular flares in patients with non-infectious uveitis who switch from originator infliximab to biosimilar infliximab.

Ocular Complications Common Across Spectrum of Rheumatic Diseases

By

Brandon May

Publish Date September 10, 2020

Between one-fifth and one-third of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue disease, and vasculitis have ocular complications.

Pediatric Uveitis Not Linked to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

By

Ophthalmology Advisor Contributing Writer

Publish Date September 8, 2020

Researchers addressed the genetic association between juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis and idiopathic pediatric uveitis.