Ophthalmologic examinations in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

James Cassidy, Jane Kivlin, Carol Lindsley, James Nocton, Edward Buckley, James Ruben, Stephen Glaser, Gregg Lueder, David Granet, Steven Lichtenstein, S. Niccole Alexander, Michael Henrickson, John Bohnsack, Harry Gewanter, Kathleen Haines, Mary Moore, Carlos Rosé, Charles Spencer, Laura Laskosz

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Abstract

Unlike the joints, ocular involvement with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is most often asymptomatic; yet, the inflammation can cause serious morbidity with loss of vision. Scheduled slit-lamp examinations by an ophthalmologist at specific intervals can detect ocular disease early, and prompt treatment can prevent vision loss.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1843-1845
Number of pages3
JournalPediatrics
Volume117
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2006

Keywords

  • Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
  • Ophthalmologic examination

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