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Ocular involvement in rheumatic diseases
- Source :
- Rheumatology, Vol 61, Iss 5, Pp 389-394 (2023)
- Publication Year :
- 2023
- Publisher :
- Termedia Publishing House, 2023.
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Abstract
- Rheumatic diseases are associated with a significant decline in quality of life, which is not only related to the progression of the underlying disease but also to the development of coexisting conditions. One of the possible complications in this group of diseases is ocular involvement. Impaired vision is strongly associated with a significant decline in quality of life and can also exacerbate problems related to physical functioning. Consequently, it can lead to serious complications in the treatment of the underlying disease. Additionally, from a clinical point of view, it is also important to note that ocular diseases may precede the occurrence of inflammatory joint and spinal diseases, as well as organ involvement in systemic connective tissue disorders. Therefore, paying attention to ocular symptoms can help in early diagnosis and thus improve patient prognosis. For the aforementioned reasons, ocular diseases should be carefully considered in routine rheumatologic practice.
- Subjects :
- rheumatic diseases
uveitis
ocular manifestations
Medicine
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00346233 and 20849834
- Volume :
- 61
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Rheumatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.026e31c0e468c94227da886342f7e
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5114/reum/172767