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Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection

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Open Access 01-12-2017 | Original article

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in uveitis

Authors: Joeri De Hoog, Josianne C. Ten Berge, Fahriye Groen, Aniki Rothova

Published in: Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

Background

Retinal detachment is more common among uveitis patients than in the general population. Here, we aimed to assess the prevalence of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) in a uveitis population.

Methods

We retrospectively studied 851 uveitis patients, recording characteristics such as uveitis duration, anatomical location, and cause; RRD occurrence; proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) at presentation; surgical approach; reattachment rate; and initial and final visual acuity (VA).

Results

RRD occurred in 26 patients (3.1%; 29 affected eyes) and was significantly associated with posterior uveitis (p < 0.001), infectious uveitis (p < 0.001), and male gender (p = 0.012). Among cases of infectious uveitis, cytomegalovirus and varicella zoster virus were most commonly associated with RRD development. RRD in non-infectious uveitis was not found to be associated with any specific uveitis entity. The rate of single-operation reattachment was 48%, and the rate of final reattachment was 83%. Mean final VA was 20/125, with 41% of eyes ultimately having a VA of less than 20/200.

Conclusion

Uveitis is a risk factor for RRD development, which carries a poor prognosis.

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Title: Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in uveitis
Authors: Joeri De Hoog
Josianne C. Ten Berge
Fahriye Groen
Aniki Rothova
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1869-5760
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12348-017-0140-5

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Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in uveitis

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Background

Methods

Results

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