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Sapna Gangaputra MD MPH
H Nida Sen MD MHSc
Clinical Immunology Section Laboratory of Immunology
National Eye Institute National Institutes of Health
2017 Demystifying Medicine Lecture Series
Autoimmune-mediated Uveitis
bull Uveitis is define as the inflammation of the uveal tract which encompasses
The iris
The ciliary body
The choroid
bull Uveitis is responsible for up to 15 of severe visual impairment in USA and Europe
bull Uveitis can be infectious or non-infectious
bull Autoimmune uveitis are non-infectious disease involving predominantly CD4+ Th1 T cells specific to retinal autoantigens
Prevalence of Uveitis worldwide
Miserocchi E Fogliato G Modorati G Bandello F Review on the worldwide epidemiology of uveitis Eur J Ophthalmol 2013 Sep-Oct23(5)705-17
Prevalence of Uveitis in US - Claims based
bull Approximately 4 million eligible patients in 2012
bull 5299 cases of uveitis prevalence of 133 per 100 000 (95 CI 1291-1363)
bull 146 cases per 100 000 women (95 CI 1403-1508)
bull 119 cases per 100 000 men (95 CI 1141-1239)
bull Noninfectious uveitis (NIU) 91 prevalence of 121 cases per 100 000 (95 CI 1175-1243)
bull 81 of NIU cases (3904 cases) were classified as anterior NIU prevalence of 98 per 100 000 adults (95 CI 947-1009)
Thorne JE Suhler E Skup M Tari S Macaulay D Chao J Ganguli A Prevalence of Noninfectious Uveitis in the United States A Claims-Based Analysis JAMA Ophthalmol 2016
Sep 8
Anatomical classification SUNbull Anterior uveitis
Iris
Ciliary body
bull Intermediate uveitis Vitreous
Pars plana
bull Posterior uveitis Retina
Choroid
bull Panuveitis
Anterior chamber cell ndash SUN criteria
Vitreous haze ndash SUN criteria
0Trace
1+2+
3+4+
Normal Fundus and Normal FA
For reference
Normal Autofluorescence and OCT
Normal visual fields and ERG
Anterior uveitis
bull Commonly HLA B 27 associated JRA
bull Typically alternating pattern ldquoflip-floprdquo (one eye at a time)
bull RSVP ndash redness sensitivity vision problems pain
Treatmentbull Most respond to topicallocal therapy with
corticosteroids
Drops injections
bull Some may require IMT
Agents of choice
MTX
Anti-TNF
Intermediate uveitis
bull Commonly idiopathic
bull Presents with floaters
bull Decreased vision from macular edema
Intermediate Uveitisbull Major inflammation in the vitreous
bull Accounts for 15 of cases
bull Snowballs snowbanking retinal phlebitis CME
bull Donrsquot forget lymphoma
Treatment
bull Oral steroid
bull Intraocular steroid
bull Periocular steroid
bull Caution ndash cataract glaucoma
bull May require IMT
No financial interest
Posterior panuveitis
bull Variable phenotype
bull Associated with systemic disease ndash Behcets sarcoidosis syphilis
bull Infectious- TB Toxo viral infections
bull Idiopathic
bull Neoplastic
bull Needs extensive workup ndash imaging and lab
bull Complete review of systems
bull Co-ordinate care with other specialties
Toxoplasmosis
bull Definite host Cat
bull Undercooked meat untreated water
bull Cyst dormant Tachyzoite active
bull Serology
bull Clinical exam
bull Triple treatment ( Bactrim)
bull May need steroid
Sarcoidosis
bull Granulomatous inflammation
bull Usually chronic
bull Bilateral
bull Lungs frequently involved
bull CXR CT chest Gallium scan
bull Steroids
bull IMT
VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
26
26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
![Page 2: 2017 Demystifying Medicine Lecture SeriesAutoimmune-mediated Uveitis •Uveitis is define as the inflammation of the uveal tract which encompasses: The iris The ciliary body The choroid](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022041712/5e4889a32839174cf7187431/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Autoimmune-mediated Uveitis
bull Uveitis is define as the inflammation of the uveal tract which encompasses
The iris
The ciliary body
The choroid
bull Uveitis is responsible for up to 15 of severe visual impairment in USA and Europe
bull Uveitis can be infectious or non-infectious
bull Autoimmune uveitis are non-infectious disease involving predominantly CD4+ Th1 T cells specific to retinal autoantigens
Prevalence of Uveitis worldwide
Miserocchi E Fogliato G Modorati G Bandello F Review on the worldwide epidemiology of uveitis Eur J Ophthalmol 2013 Sep-Oct23(5)705-17
Prevalence of Uveitis in US - Claims based
bull Approximately 4 million eligible patients in 2012
bull 5299 cases of uveitis prevalence of 133 per 100 000 (95 CI 1291-1363)
bull 146 cases per 100 000 women (95 CI 1403-1508)
bull 119 cases per 100 000 men (95 CI 1141-1239)
bull Noninfectious uveitis (NIU) 91 prevalence of 121 cases per 100 000 (95 CI 1175-1243)
bull 81 of NIU cases (3904 cases) were classified as anterior NIU prevalence of 98 per 100 000 adults (95 CI 947-1009)
Thorne JE Suhler E Skup M Tari S Macaulay D Chao J Ganguli A Prevalence of Noninfectious Uveitis in the United States A Claims-Based Analysis JAMA Ophthalmol 2016
Sep 8
Anatomical classification SUNbull Anterior uveitis
Iris
Ciliary body
bull Intermediate uveitis Vitreous
Pars plana
bull Posterior uveitis Retina
Choroid
bull Panuveitis
Anterior chamber cell ndash SUN criteria
Vitreous haze ndash SUN criteria
0Trace
1+2+
3+4+
Normal Fundus and Normal FA
For reference
Normal Autofluorescence and OCT
Normal visual fields and ERG
Anterior uveitis
bull Commonly HLA B 27 associated JRA
bull Typically alternating pattern ldquoflip-floprdquo (one eye at a time)
bull RSVP ndash redness sensitivity vision problems pain
Treatmentbull Most respond to topicallocal therapy with
corticosteroids
Drops injections
bull Some may require IMT
Agents of choice
MTX
Anti-TNF
Intermediate uveitis
bull Commonly idiopathic
bull Presents with floaters
bull Decreased vision from macular edema
Intermediate Uveitisbull Major inflammation in the vitreous
bull Accounts for 15 of cases
bull Snowballs snowbanking retinal phlebitis CME
bull Donrsquot forget lymphoma
Treatment
bull Oral steroid
bull Intraocular steroid
bull Periocular steroid
bull Caution ndash cataract glaucoma
bull May require IMT
No financial interest
Posterior panuveitis
bull Variable phenotype
bull Associated with systemic disease ndash Behcets sarcoidosis syphilis
bull Infectious- TB Toxo viral infections
bull Idiopathic
bull Neoplastic
bull Needs extensive workup ndash imaging and lab
bull Complete review of systems
bull Co-ordinate care with other specialties
Toxoplasmosis
bull Definite host Cat
bull Undercooked meat untreated water
bull Cyst dormant Tachyzoite active
bull Serology
bull Clinical exam
bull Triple treatment ( Bactrim)
bull May need steroid
Sarcoidosis
bull Granulomatous inflammation
bull Usually chronic
bull Bilateral
bull Lungs frequently involved
bull CXR CT chest Gallium scan
bull Steroids
bull IMT
VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
26
26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
![Page 3: 2017 Demystifying Medicine Lecture SeriesAutoimmune-mediated Uveitis •Uveitis is define as the inflammation of the uveal tract which encompasses: The iris The ciliary body The choroid](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022041712/5e4889a32839174cf7187431/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Prevalence of Uveitis worldwide
Miserocchi E Fogliato G Modorati G Bandello F Review on the worldwide epidemiology of uveitis Eur J Ophthalmol 2013 Sep-Oct23(5)705-17
Prevalence of Uveitis in US - Claims based
bull Approximately 4 million eligible patients in 2012
bull 5299 cases of uveitis prevalence of 133 per 100 000 (95 CI 1291-1363)
bull 146 cases per 100 000 women (95 CI 1403-1508)
bull 119 cases per 100 000 men (95 CI 1141-1239)
bull Noninfectious uveitis (NIU) 91 prevalence of 121 cases per 100 000 (95 CI 1175-1243)
bull 81 of NIU cases (3904 cases) were classified as anterior NIU prevalence of 98 per 100 000 adults (95 CI 947-1009)
Thorne JE Suhler E Skup M Tari S Macaulay D Chao J Ganguli A Prevalence of Noninfectious Uveitis in the United States A Claims-Based Analysis JAMA Ophthalmol 2016
Sep 8
Anatomical classification SUNbull Anterior uveitis
Iris
Ciliary body
bull Intermediate uveitis Vitreous
Pars plana
bull Posterior uveitis Retina
Choroid
bull Panuveitis
Anterior chamber cell ndash SUN criteria
Vitreous haze ndash SUN criteria
0Trace
1+2+
3+4+
Normal Fundus and Normal FA
For reference
Normal Autofluorescence and OCT
Normal visual fields and ERG
Anterior uveitis
bull Commonly HLA B 27 associated JRA
bull Typically alternating pattern ldquoflip-floprdquo (one eye at a time)
bull RSVP ndash redness sensitivity vision problems pain
Treatmentbull Most respond to topicallocal therapy with
corticosteroids
Drops injections
bull Some may require IMT
Agents of choice
MTX
Anti-TNF
Intermediate uveitis
bull Commonly idiopathic
bull Presents with floaters
bull Decreased vision from macular edema
Intermediate Uveitisbull Major inflammation in the vitreous
bull Accounts for 15 of cases
bull Snowballs snowbanking retinal phlebitis CME
bull Donrsquot forget lymphoma
Treatment
bull Oral steroid
bull Intraocular steroid
bull Periocular steroid
bull Caution ndash cataract glaucoma
bull May require IMT
No financial interest
Posterior panuveitis
bull Variable phenotype
bull Associated with systemic disease ndash Behcets sarcoidosis syphilis
bull Infectious- TB Toxo viral infections
bull Idiopathic
bull Neoplastic
bull Needs extensive workup ndash imaging and lab
bull Complete review of systems
bull Co-ordinate care with other specialties
Toxoplasmosis
bull Definite host Cat
bull Undercooked meat untreated water
bull Cyst dormant Tachyzoite active
bull Serology
bull Clinical exam
bull Triple treatment ( Bactrim)
bull May need steroid
Sarcoidosis
bull Granulomatous inflammation
bull Usually chronic
bull Bilateral
bull Lungs frequently involved
bull CXR CT chest Gallium scan
bull Steroids
bull IMT
VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
26
26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
![Page 4: 2017 Demystifying Medicine Lecture SeriesAutoimmune-mediated Uveitis •Uveitis is define as the inflammation of the uveal tract which encompasses: The iris The ciliary body The choroid](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022041712/5e4889a32839174cf7187431/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Prevalence of Uveitis in US - Claims based
bull Approximately 4 million eligible patients in 2012
bull 5299 cases of uveitis prevalence of 133 per 100 000 (95 CI 1291-1363)
bull 146 cases per 100 000 women (95 CI 1403-1508)
bull 119 cases per 100 000 men (95 CI 1141-1239)
bull Noninfectious uveitis (NIU) 91 prevalence of 121 cases per 100 000 (95 CI 1175-1243)
bull 81 of NIU cases (3904 cases) were classified as anterior NIU prevalence of 98 per 100 000 adults (95 CI 947-1009)
Thorne JE Suhler E Skup M Tari S Macaulay D Chao J Ganguli A Prevalence of Noninfectious Uveitis in the United States A Claims-Based Analysis JAMA Ophthalmol 2016
Sep 8
Anatomical classification SUNbull Anterior uveitis
Iris
Ciliary body
bull Intermediate uveitis Vitreous
Pars plana
bull Posterior uveitis Retina
Choroid
bull Panuveitis
Anterior chamber cell ndash SUN criteria
Vitreous haze ndash SUN criteria
0Trace
1+2+
3+4+
Normal Fundus and Normal FA
For reference
Normal Autofluorescence and OCT
Normal visual fields and ERG
Anterior uveitis
bull Commonly HLA B 27 associated JRA
bull Typically alternating pattern ldquoflip-floprdquo (one eye at a time)
bull RSVP ndash redness sensitivity vision problems pain
Treatmentbull Most respond to topicallocal therapy with
corticosteroids
Drops injections
bull Some may require IMT
Agents of choice
MTX
Anti-TNF
Intermediate uveitis
bull Commonly idiopathic
bull Presents with floaters
bull Decreased vision from macular edema
Intermediate Uveitisbull Major inflammation in the vitreous
bull Accounts for 15 of cases
bull Snowballs snowbanking retinal phlebitis CME
bull Donrsquot forget lymphoma
Treatment
bull Oral steroid
bull Intraocular steroid
bull Periocular steroid
bull Caution ndash cataract glaucoma
bull May require IMT
No financial interest
Posterior panuveitis
bull Variable phenotype
bull Associated with systemic disease ndash Behcets sarcoidosis syphilis
bull Infectious- TB Toxo viral infections
bull Idiopathic
bull Neoplastic
bull Needs extensive workup ndash imaging and lab
bull Complete review of systems
bull Co-ordinate care with other specialties
Toxoplasmosis
bull Definite host Cat
bull Undercooked meat untreated water
bull Cyst dormant Tachyzoite active
bull Serology
bull Clinical exam
bull Triple treatment ( Bactrim)
bull May need steroid
Sarcoidosis
bull Granulomatous inflammation
bull Usually chronic
bull Bilateral
bull Lungs frequently involved
bull CXR CT chest Gallium scan
bull Steroids
bull IMT
VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
26
26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
![Page 5: 2017 Demystifying Medicine Lecture SeriesAutoimmune-mediated Uveitis •Uveitis is define as the inflammation of the uveal tract which encompasses: The iris The ciliary body The choroid](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022041712/5e4889a32839174cf7187431/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Anatomical classification SUNbull Anterior uveitis
Iris
Ciliary body
bull Intermediate uveitis Vitreous
Pars plana
bull Posterior uveitis Retina
Choroid
bull Panuveitis
Anterior chamber cell ndash SUN criteria
Vitreous haze ndash SUN criteria
0Trace
1+2+
3+4+
Normal Fundus and Normal FA
For reference
Normal Autofluorescence and OCT
Normal visual fields and ERG
Anterior uveitis
bull Commonly HLA B 27 associated JRA
bull Typically alternating pattern ldquoflip-floprdquo (one eye at a time)
bull RSVP ndash redness sensitivity vision problems pain
Treatmentbull Most respond to topicallocal therapy with
corticosteroids
Drops injections
bull Some may require IMT
Agents of choice
MTX
Anti-TNF
Intermediate uveitis
bull Commonly idiopathic
bull Presents with floaters
bull Decreased vision from macular edema
Intermediate Uveitisbull Major inflammation in the vitreous
bull Accounts for 15 of cases
bull Snowballs snowbanking retinal phlebitis CME
bull Donrsquot forget lymphoma
Treatment
bull Oral steroid
bull Intraocular steroid
bull Periocular steroid
bull Caution ndash cataract glaucoma
bull May require IMT
No financial interest
Posterior panuveitis
bull Variable phenotype
bull Associated with systemic disease ndash Behcets sarcoidosis syphilis
bull Infectious- TB Toxo viral infections
bull Idiopathic
bull Neoplastic
bull Needs extensive workup ndash imaging and lab
bull Complete review of systems
bull Co-ordinate care with other specialties
Toxoplasmosis
bull Definite host Cat
bull Undercooked meat untreated water
bull Cyst dormant Tachyzoite active
bull Serology
bull Clinical exam
bull Triple treatment ( Bactrim)
bull May need steroid
Sarcoidosis
bull Granulomatous inflammation
bull Usually chronic
bull Bilateral
bull Lungs frequently involved
bull CXR CT chest Gallium scan
bull Steroids
bull IMT
VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
26
26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
![Page 6: 2017 Demystifying Medicine Lecture SeriesAutoimmune-mediated Uveitis •Uveitis is define as the inflammation of the uveal tract which encompasses: The iris The ciliary body The choroid](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022041712/5e4889a32839174cf7187431/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Anterior chamber cell ndash SUN criteria
Vitreous haze ndash SUN criteria
0Trace
1+2+
3+4+
Normal Fundus and Normal FA
For reference
Normal Autofluorescence and OCT
Normal visual fields and ERG
Anterior uveitis
bull Commonly HLA B 27 associated JRA
bull Typically alternating pattern ldquoflip-floprdquo (one eye at a time)
bull RSVP ndash redness sensitivity vision problems pain
Treatmentbull Most respond to topicallocal therapy with
corticosteroids
Drops injections
bull Some may require IMT
Agents of choice
MTX
Anti-TNF
Intermediate uveitis
bull Commonly idiopathic
bull Presents with floaters
bull Decreased vision from macular edema
Intermediate Uveitisbull Major inflammation in the vitreous
bull Accounts for 15 of cases
bull Snowballs snowbanking retinal phlebitis CME
bull Donrsquot forget lymphoma
Treatment
bull Oral steroid
bull Intraocular steroid
bull Periocular steroid
bull Caution ndash cataract glaucoma
bull May require IMT
No financial interest
Posterior panuveitis
bull Variable phenotype
bull Associated with systemic disease ndash Behcets sarcoidosis syphilis
bull Infectious- TB Toxo viral infections
bull Idiopathic
bull Neoplastic
bull Needs extensive workup ndash imaging and lab
bull Complete review of systems
bull Co-ordinate care with other specialties
Toxoplasmosis
bull Definite host Cat
bull Undercooked meat untreated water
bull Cyst dormant Tachyzoite active
bull Serology
bull Clinical exam
bull Triple treatment ( Bactrim)
bull May need steroid
Sarcoidosis
bull Granulomatous inflammation
bull Usually chronic
bull Bilateral
bull Lungs frequently involved
bull CXR CT chest Gallium scan
bull Steroids
bull IMT
VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
26
26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
![Page 7: 2017 Demystifying Medicine Lecture SeriesAutoimmune-mediated Uveitis •Uveitis is define as the inflammation of the uveal tract which encompasses: The iris The ciliary body The choroid](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022041712/5e4889a32839174cf7187431/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Vitreous haze ndash SUN criteria
0Trace
1+2+
3+4+
Normal Fundus and Normal FA
For reference
Normal Autofluorescence and OCT
Normal visual fields and ERG
Anterior uveitis
bull Commonly HLA B 27 associated JRA
bull Typically alternating pattern ldquoflip-floprdquo (one eye at a time)
bull RSVP ndash redness sensitivity vision problems pain
Treatmentbull Most respond to topicallocal therapy with
corticosteroids
Drops injections
bull Some may require IMT
Agents of choice
MTX
Anti-TNF
Intermediate uveitis
bull Commonly idiopathic
bull Presents with floaters
bull Decreased vision from macular edema
Intermediate Uveitisbull Major inflammation in the vitreous
bull Accounts for 15 of cases
bull Snowballs snowbanking retinal phlebitis CME
bull Donrsquot forget lymphoma
Treatment
bull Oral steroid
bull Intraocular steroid
bull Periocular steroid
bull Caution ndash cataract glaucoma
bull May require IMT
No financial interest
Posterior panuveitis
bull Variable phenotype
bull Associated with systemic disease ndash Behcets sarcoidosis syphilis
bull Infectious- TB Toxo viral infections
bull Idiopathic
bull Neoplastic
bull Needs extensive workup ndash imaging and lab
bull Complete review of systems
bull Co-ordinate care with other specialties
Toxoplasmosis
bull Definite host Cat
bull Undercooked meat untreated water
bull Cyst dormant Tachyzoite active
bull Serology
bull Clinical exam
bull Triple treatment ( Bactrim)
bull May need steroid
Sarcoidosis
bull Granulomatous inflammation
bull Usually chronic
bull Bilateral
bull Lungs frequently involved
bull CXR CT chest Gallium scan
bull Steroids
bull IMT
VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
26
26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
![Page 8: 2017 Demystifying Medicine Lecture SeriesAutoimmune-mediated Uveitis •Uveitis is define as the inflammation of the uveal tract which encompasses: The iris The ciliary body The choroid](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022041712/5e4889a32839174cf7187431/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Normal Fundus and Normal FA
For reference
Normal Autofluorescence and OCT
Normal visual fields and ERG
Anterior uveitis
bull Commonly HLA B 27 associated JRA
bull Typically alternating pattern ldquoflip-floprdquo (one eye at a time)
bull RSVP ndash redness sensitivity vision problems pain
Treatmentbull Most respond to topicallocal therapy with
corticosteroids
Drops injections
bull Some may require IMT
Agents of choice
MTX
Anti-TNF
Intermediate uveitis
bull Commonly idiopathic
bull Presents with floaters
bull Decreased vision from macular edema
Intermediate Uveitisbull Major inflammation in the vitreous
bull Accounts for 15 of cases
bull Snowballs snowbanking retinal phlebitis CME
bull Donrsquot forget lymphoma
Treatment
bull Oral steroid
bull Intraocular steroid
bull Periocular steroid
bull Caution ndash cataract glaucoma
bull May require IMT
No financial interest
Posterior panuveitis
bull Variable phenotype
bull Associated with systemic disease ndash Behcets sarcoidosis syphilis
bull Infectious- TB Toxo viral infections
bull Idiopathic
bull Neoplastic
bull Needs extensive workup ndash imaging and lab
bull Complete review of systems
bull Co-ordinate care with other specialties
Toxoplasmosis
bull Definite host Cat
bull Undercooked meat untreated water
bull Cyst dormant Tachyzoite active
bull Serology
bull Clinical exam
bull Triple treatment ( Bactrim)
bull May need steroid
Sarcoidosis
bull Granulomatous inflammation
bull Usually chronic
bull Bilateral
bull Lungs frequently involved
bull CXR CT chest Gallium scan
bull Steroids
bull IMT
VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
26
26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
![Page 9: 2017 Demystifying Medicine Lecture SeriesAutoimmune-mediated Uveitis •Uveitis is define as the inflammation of the uveal tract which encompasses: The iris The ciliary body The choroid](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022041712/5e4889a32839174cf7187431/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Normal Autofluorescence and OCT
Normal visual fields and ERG
Anterior uveitis
bull Commonly HLA B 27 associated JRA
bull Typically alternating pattern ldquoflip-floprdquo (one eye at a time)
bull RSVP ndash redness sensitivity vision problems pain
Treatmentbull Most respond to topicallocal therapy with
corticosteroids
Drops injections
bull Some may require IMT
Agents of choice
MTX
Anti-TNF
Intermediate uveitis
bull Commonly idiopathic
bull Presents with floaters
bull Decreased vision from macular edema
Intermediate Uveitisbull Major inflammation in the vitreous
bull Accounts for 15 of cases
bull Snowballs snowbanking retinal phlebitis CME
bull Donrsquot forget lymphoma
Treatment
bull Oral steroid
bull Intraocular steroid
bull Periocular steroid
bull Caution ndash cataract glaucoma
bull May require IMT
No financial interest
Posterior panuveitis
bull Variable phenotype
bull Associated with systemic disease ndash Behcets sarcoidosis syphilis
bull Infectious- TB Toxo viral infections
bull Idiopathic
bull Neoplastic
bull Needs extensive workup ndash imaging and lab
bull Complete review of systems
bull Co-ordinate care with other specialties
Toxoplasmosis
bull Definite host Cat
bull Undercooked meat untreated water
bull Cyst dormant Tachyzoite active
bull Serology
bull Clinical exam
bull Triple treatment ( Bactrim)
bull May need steroid
Sarcoidosis
bull Granulomatous inflammation
bull Usually chronic
bull Bilateral
bull Lungs frequently involved
bull CXR CT chest Gallium scan
bull Steroids
bull IMT
VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
26
26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
![Page 10: 2017 Demystifying Medicine Lecture SeriesAutoimmune-mediated Uveitis •Uveitis is define as the inflammation of the uveal tract which encompasses: The iris The ciliary body The choroid](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022041712/5e4889a32839174cf7187431/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Normal visual fields and ERG
Anterior uveitis
bull Commonly HLA B 27 associated JRA
bull Typically alternating pattern ldquoflip-floprdquo (one eye at a time)
bull RSVP ndash redness sensitivity vision problems pain
Treatmentbull Most respond to topicallocal therapy with
corticosteroids
Drops injections
bull Some may require IMT
Agents of choice
MTX
Anti-TNF
Intermediate uveitis
bull Commonly idiopathic
bull Presents with floaters
bull Decreased vision from macular edema
Intermediate Uveitisbull Major inflammation in the vitreous
bull Accounts for 15 of cases
bull Snowballs snowbanking retinal phlebitis CME
bull Donrsquot forget lymphoma
Treatment
bull Oral steroid
bull Intraocular steroid
bull Periocular steroid
bull Caution ndash cataract glaucoma
bull May require IMT
No financial interest
Posterior panuveitis
bull Variable phenotype
bull Associated with systemic disease ndash Behcets sarcoidosis syphilis
bull Infectious- TB Toxo viral infections
bull Idiopathic
bull Neoplastic
bull Needs extensive workup ndash imaging and lab
bull Complete review of systems
bull Co-ordinate care with other specialties
Toxoplasmosis
bull Definite host Cat
bull Undercooked meat untreated water
bull Cyst dormant Tachyzoite active
bull Serology
bull Clinical exam
bull Triple treatment ( Bactrim)
bull May need steroid
Sarcoidosis
bull Granulomatous inflammation
bull Usually chronic
bull Bilateral
bull Lungs frequently involved
bull CXR CT chest Gallium scan
bull Steroids
bull IMT
VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
26
26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
![Page 11: 2017 Demystifying Medicine Lecture SeriesAutoimmune-mediated Uveitis •Uveitis is define as the inflammation of the uveal tract which encompasses: The iris The ciliary body The choroid](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022041712/5e4889a32839174cf7187431/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Anterior uveitis
bull Commonly HLA B 27 associated JRA
bull Typically alternating pattern ldquoflip-floprdquo (one eye at a time)
bull RSVP ndash redness sensitivity vision problems pain
Treatmentbull Most respond to topicallocal therapy with
corticosteroids
Drops injections
bull Some may require IMT
Agents of choice
MTX
Anti-TNF
Intermediate uveitis
bull Commonly idiopathic
bull Presents with floaters
bull Decreased vision from macular edema
Intermediate Uveitisbull Major inflammation in the vitreous
bull Accounts for 15 of cases
bull Snowballs snowbanking retinal phlebitis CME
bull Donrsquot forget lymphoma
Treatment
bull Oral steroid
bull Intraocular steroid
bull Periocular steroid
bull Caution ndash cataract glaucoma
bull May require IMT
No financial interest
Posterior panuveitis
bull Variable phenotype
bull Associated with systemic disease ndash Behcets sarcoidosis syphilis
bull Infectious- TB Toxo viral infections
bull Idiopathic
bull Neoplastic
bull Needs extensive workup ndash imaging and lab
bull Complete review of systems
bull Co-ordinate care with other specialties
Toxoplasmosis
bull Definite host Cat
bull Undercooked meat untreated water
bull Cyst dormant Tachyzoite active
bull Serology
bull Clinical exam
bull Triple treatment ( Bactrim)
bull May need steroid
Sarcoidosis
bull Granulomatous inflammation
bull Usually chronic
bull Bilateral
bull Lungs frequently involved
bull CXR CT chest Gallium scan
bull Steroids
bull IMT
VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
26
26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
![Page 12: 2017 Demystifying Medicine Lecture SeriesAutoimmune-mediated Uveitis •Uveitis is define as the inflammation of the uveal tract which encompasses: The iris The ciliary body The choroid](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022041712/5e4889a32839174cf7187431/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Treatmentbull Most respond to topicallocal therapy with
corticosteroids
Drops injections
bull Some may require IMT
Agents of choice
MTX
Anti-TNF
Intermediate uveitis
bull Commonly idiopathic
bull Presents with floaters
bull Decreased vision from macular edema
Intermediate Uveitisbull Major inflammation in the vitreous
bull Accounts for 15 of cases
bull Snowballs snowbanking retinal phlebitis CME
bull Donrsquot forget lymphoma
Treatment
bull Oral steroid
bull Intraocular steroid
bull Periocular steroid
bull Caution ndash cataract glaucoma
bull May require IMT
No financial interest
Posterior panuveitis
bull Variable phenotype
bull Associated with systemic disease ndash Behcets sarcoidosis syphilis
bull Infectious- TB Toxo viral infections
bull Idiopathic
bull Neoplastic
bull Needs extensive workup ndash imaging and lab
bull Complete review of systems
bull Co-ordinate care with other specialties
Toxoplasmosis
bull Definite host Cat
bull Undercooked meat untreated water
bull Cyst dormant Tachyzoite active
bull Serology
bull Clinical exam
bull Triple treatment ( Bactrim)
bull May need steroid
Sarcoidosis
bull Granulomatous inflammation
bull Usually chronic
bull Bilateral
bull Lungs frequently involved
bull CXR CT chest Gallium scan
bull Steroids
bull IMT
VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
26
26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
![Page 13: 2017 Demystifying Medicine Lecture SeriesAutoimmune-mediated Uveitis •Uveitis is define as the inflammation of the uveal tract which encompasses: The iris The ciliary body The choroid](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022041712/5e4889a32839174cf7187431/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Intermediate uveitis
bull Commonly idiopathic
bull Presents with floaters
bull Decreased vision from macular edema
Intermediate Uveitisbull Major inflammation in the vitreous
bull Accounts for 15 of cases
bull Snowballs snowbanking retinal phlebitis CME
bull Donrsquot forget lymphoma
Treatment
bull Oral steroid
bull Intraocular steroid
bull Periocular steroid
bull Caution ndash cataract glaucoma
bull May require IMT
No financial interest
Posterior panuveitis
bull Variable phenotype
bull Associated with systemic disease ndash Behcets sarcoidosis syphilis
bull Infectious- TB Toxo viral infections
bull Idiopathic
bull Neoplastic
bull Needs extensive workup ndash imaging and lab
bull Complete review of systems
bull Co-ordinate care with other specialties
Toxoplasmosis
bull Definite host Cat
bull Undercooked meat untreated water
bull Cyst dormant Tachyzoite active
bull Serology
bull Clinical exam
bull Triple treatment ( Bactrim)
bull May need steroid
Sarcoidosis
bull Granulomatous inflammation
bull Usually chronic
bull Bilateral
bull Lungs frequently involved
bull CXR CT chest Gallium scan
bull Steroids
bull IMT
VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
26
26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
![Page 14: 2017 Demystifying Medicine Lecture SeriesAutoimmune-mediated Uveitis •Uveitis is define as the inflammation of the uveal tract which encompasses: The iris The ciliary body The choroid](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022041712/5e4889a32839174cf7187431/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Intermediate Uveitisbull Major inflammation in the vitreous
bull Accounts for 15 of cases
bull Snowballs snowbanking retinal phlebitis CME
bull Donrsquot forget lymphoma
Treatment
bull Oral steroid
bull Intraocular steroid
bull Periocular steroid
bull Caution ndash cataract glaucoma
bull May require IMT
No financial interest
Posterior panuveitis
bull Variable phenotype
bull Associated with systemic disease ndash Behcets sarcoidosis syphilis
bull Infectious- TB Toxo viral infections
bull Idiopathic
bull Neoplastic
bull Needs extensive workup ndash imaging and lab
bull Complete review of systems
bull Co-ordinate care with other specialties
Toxoplasmosis
bull Definite host Cat
bull Undercooked meat untreated water
bull Cyst dormant Tachyzoite active
bull Serology
bull Clinical exam
bull Triple treatment ( Bactrim)
bull May need steroid
Sarcoidosis
bull Granulomatous inflammation
bull Usually chronic
bull Bilateral
bull Lungs frequently involved
bull CXR CT chest Gallium scan
bull Steroids
bull IMT
VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
26
26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
![Page 15: 2017 Demystifying Medicine Lecture SeriesAutoimmune-mediated Uveitis •Uveitis is define as the inflammation of the uveal tract which encompasses: The iris The ciliary body The choroid](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022041712/5e4889a32839174cf7187431/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Treatment
bull Oral steroid
bull Intraocular steroid
bull Periocular steroid
bull Caution ndash cataract glaucoma
bull May require IMT
No financial interest
Posterior panuveitis
bull Variable phenotype
bull Associated with systemic disease ndash Behcets sarcoidosis syphilis
bull Infectious- TB Toxo viral infections
bull Idiopathic
bull Neoplastic
bull Needs extensive workup ndash imaging and lab
bull Complete review of systems
bull Co-ordinate care with other specialties
Toxoplasmosis
bull Definite host Cat
bull Undercooked meat untreated water
bull Cyst dormant Tachyzoite active
bull Serology
bull Clinical exam
bull Triple treatment ( Bactrim)
bull May need steroid
Sarcoidosis
bull Granulomatous inflammation
bull Usually chronic
bull Bilateral
bull Lungs frequently involved
bull CXR CT chest Gallium scan
bull Steroids
bull IMT
VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
26
26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
![Page 16: 2017 Demystifying Medicine Lecture SeriesAutoimmune-mediated Uveitis •Uveitis is define as the inflammation of the uveal tract which encompasses: The iris The ciliary body The choroid](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022041712/5e4889a32839174cf7187431/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Posterior panuveitis
bull Variable phenotype
bull Associated with systemic disease ndash Behcets sarcoidosis syphilis
bull Infectious- TB Toxo viral infections
bull Idiopathic
bull Neoplastic
bull Needs extensive workup ndash imaging and lab
bull Complete review of systems
bull Co-ordinate care with other specialties
Toxoplasmosis
bull Definite host Cat
bull Undercooked meat untreated water
bull Cyst dormant Tachyzoite active
bull Serology
bull Clinical exam
bull Triple treatment ( Bactrim)
bull May need steroid
Sarcoidosis
bull Granulomatous inflammation
bull Usually chronic
bull Bilateral
bull Lungs frequently involved
bull CXR CT chest Gallium scan
bull Steroids
bull IMT
VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
26
26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
![Page 17: 2017 Demystifying Medicine Lecture SeriesAutoimmune-mediated Uveitis •Uveitis is define as the inflammation of the uveal tract which encompasses: The iris The ciliary body The choroid](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022041712/5e4889a32839174cf7187431/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Toxoplasmosis
bull Definite host Cat
bull Undercooked meat untreated water
bull Cyst dormant Tachyzoite active
bull Serology
bull Clinical exam
bull Triple treatment ( Bactrim)
bull May need steroid
Sarcoidosis
bull Granulomatous inflammation
bull Usually chronic
bull Bilateral
bull Lungs frequently involved
bull CXR CT chest Gallium scan
bull Steroids
bull IMT
VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
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Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
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Sarcoidosis
bull Granulomatous inflammation
bull Usually chronic
bull Bilateral
bull Lungs frequently involved
bull CXR CT chest Gallium scan
bull Steroids
bull IMT
VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
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Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
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VKHbull Eyes skin CNS
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Perilimbal vitiligo poliosis
bull Exudative retinal detachments
bull Steroid
bull IMT
Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
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Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
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Behcets disease
bull Bilateral
bull Young males
bull Japan Turkey
bull Hypopyon uveitis genital and oral ulcers
bull Retinal vasculitis
bull Aggressive steroid IMT
bull Blinddeath
Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
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26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
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Viral retinitis
Immediate intraocular and systemic antivirals
Steroid for inflammation
Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
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26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
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Serpiginous chorioretinopathy
bull Chronic recurrent bilateral
bull M=F
bull Relentless
bull Aggressive treatment
Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
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26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
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Birdshot chorioretinopathy
bull Blurry vision field loss night blindness
bull HLA A 29
bull Chronic bilateral
bull Needs long term treatment
Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
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26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
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Work up
bull CBC
bull UA
bull ANA anti-DNA RF anti-CCP
bull HLA typing
bull Lyme disease antibody and western blot
bull PPD chest X-ray
bull ACE
bull Chest CT and Gallium scanning if sarcoidosis suspected
bull RPRFTA-ABS
bull HIV
bull Toxoplasma IgMIgG
bull AudiologyLP if tinnitus and headachesvitiligo
bull Additional as determined by patient presentation
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26
Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
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Current Treatment of Uveitis
bull Oral Corticosteroids Risk of systemic toxicities
bull Topical corticosteroid drops Not effective on more serious or posterior uveitis
bull Steroid injections May need to be repeated for adequate control of the uveitis
Undesired side effects
bull Immunosuppressive treatment Does not cure uveitis and therapy is frequently associated with
side effects that limit the duration and intensity of treatment
Thank you
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Thank you