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Ocular involvement in rheumatic diseases

Authors :
Iwona Dankiewicz- Fares
Daniel Jeka
Tacjana Barczyńska
Source :
Rheumatology, Vol 61, Iss 5, Pp 389-394 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Termedia Publishing House, 2023.

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.

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