The ocular manifestations in rheumatoid polyarthritis
Koos, M.J.; Suşan, L.; Muntean, A.; Lehaci, C.
Oftalmologia 46(1): 15-20
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 1220-0875 PMID: 10641082 Document Number: 508773
Systemic diseases as rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis have unknown etiologies, unclear pathogenic mechanisms and multiorgan involvements. Ocular involvement is variable and may effect several levels: sclera, cornea, uvea and conjunctiva. Because an ocular event signify an enhancement of inflammatory-immune reactions, the patient may undergo a complete investigation and general therapy must complete local treatment. The paper showing the ocular manifestation in patients with rheumatic arthritis through a ten-years period.