Visual impairment from uveitis in a reference hospital of Southeast Brazil: a retrospective review over a twenty years period
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Resumo: | PURPOSE: To identify the frequency and causes of uveitis leading to visual impairment in patients referred to the Low Vision Service - Department of Ophthalmology - UNIFESP, over a twenty years period. METHODS: In a retrospective study, medical records of 5,461 patients were reviewed. Data from the first clinical evaluation at the Low Vision Service were collected, patient's age, gender and cause of visual impairment were analyzed. Patients with uveitis had their chart reviewed for anatomical classification and clinical diagnosis. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients referred to the Low Vision Service was 42.86 years and the mean age of patients with uveitis diagnosis was 25.51 years. Retinal disorders were the most common cause of visual impairment (N=2,835 patients; 51.9%) followed by uveitis (862 patients, 15.7%). Uveitis was posterior in 792 patients (91.9% of uveitis) and toxoplasmosis was the most common diagnosis (765 patients, 88.7%). CONCLUSIONS: In our study, uveitis represents the second cause of visual impairment in patients referred for visual rehabilitation and toxoplasmic retinochoroiditis was the most common clinical diagnosis. It affects a young working age population with a relevant social and economic impact, but the early diagnosis and treatment can improve the quality of life of these patients. |
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Visual impairment from uveitis in a reference hospital of Southeast Brazil: a retrospective review over a twenty years period |
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Visual impairment from uveitis in a reference hospital of Southeast Brazil: a retrospective review over a twenty years period |
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Visual impairment from uveitis in a reference hospital of Southeast Brazil: a retrospective review over a twenty years period Silva,Luci Meire Pereira da Visually impairment person Low vision Intraocular inflammation Uveitis/epidemiology |
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Visual impairment from uveitis in a reference hospital of Southeast Brazil: a retrospective review over a twenty years period |
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Visual impairment from uveitis in a reference hospital of Southeast Brazil: a retrospective review over a twenty years period |
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Visual impairment from uveitis in a reference hospital of Southeast Brazil: a retrospective review over a twenty years period |
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Visual impairment from uveitis in a reference hospital of Southeast Brazil: a retrospective review over a twenty years period |
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Visual impairment from uveitis in a reference hospital of Southeast Brazil: a retrospective review over a twenty years period |
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Silva,Luci Meire Pereira da |
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Silva,Luci Meire Pereira da Muccioli,Cristina Oliveira,Filipe de Arantes,Tiago Eugênio Gonzaga,Lucas Renó Nakanami,Célia Regina |
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Muccioli,Cristina Oliveira,Filipe de Arantes,Tiago Eugênio Gonzaga,Lucas Renó Nakanami,Célia Regina |
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Silva,Luci Meire Pereira da Muccioli,Cristina Oliveira,Filipe de Arantes,Tiago Eugênio Gonzaga,Lucas Renó Nakanami,Célia Regina |
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Visually impairment person Low vision Intraocular inflammation Uveitis/epidemiology |
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Visually impairment person Low vision Intraocular inflammation Uveitis/epidemiology |
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PURPOSE: To identify the frequency and causes of uveitis leading to visual impairment in patients referred to the Low Vision Service - Department of Ophthalmology - UNIFESP, over a twenty years period. METHODS: In a retrospective study, medical records of 5,461 patients were reviewed. Data from the first clinical evaluation at the Low Vision Service were collected, patient's age, gender and cause of visual impairment were analyzed. Patients with uveitis had their chart reviewed for anatomical classification and clinical diagnosis. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients referred to the Low Vision Service was 42.86 years and the mean age of patients with uveitis diagnosis was 25.51 years. Retinal disorders were the most common cause of visual impairment (N=2,835 patients; 51.9%) followed by uveitis (862 patients, 15.7%). Uveitis was posterior in 792 patients (91.9% of uveitis) and toxoplasmosis was the most common diagnosis (765 patients, 88.7%). CONCLUSIONS: In our study, uveitis represents the second cause of visual impairment in patients referred for visual rehabilitation and toxoplasmic retinochoroiditis was the most common clinical diagnosis. It affects a young working age population with a relevant social and economic impact, but the early diagnosis and treatment can improve the quality of life of these patients. |
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