Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is an important cause of chronic low back pain and affects
approximately 1% of the US population. The back pain associated with axSpA has a …

The uveal tract comprises the iris and ciliary body anteriorly and the choroid posteriorly.
Although a strict definition of uveitis, therefore, is limited to inflammation of these tissues, in …

Purpose Systemic diseases are frequently associated with uveitis but are often not
recognised by clinicians. An estimate of the prevalence in a large-scale uveitis population is …

Eye problems constitute 2% to 3% of all primary care and emergency department visits.
Common eye conditions that can cause eye pain are conjunctivitis, corneal abrasion, and …

Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disease
characterized by inflammatory low back pain, inflammation in peripheral joints and …

Objectives: Describe the pathophysiology of uveitis. Review the risk factors for the
development of uveitis. Describe the physical exam findings of a patient with uveitis …

Dendritic cells (DCs) act as a bridge between innate and adoptive immunity. They are widely
distributed in various tissues and organs. Resident ocular DCs are found in the peripheral …

The challenges of childhood uveitis lie in the varied spectrum of its clinical presentation, the
often asymptomatic nature of disease, and the evolving nature of the phenotype alongside …

Psoriasis, which affects up to 2% of children may be associated with significant comorbidity,
including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression, and reduced quality of life …

Uveitis in children accounts for 5–10% of all cases. The causes vary considerably.
Classically, uveitis is distinguished according to its infectious or inflammatory origin and …