Ocular Manifestations in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Issued Date
2022-05-01
Resource Type
eISSN
22288082
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85129950179
Journal Title
Siriraj Medical Journal
Volume
74
Issue
5
Start Page
340
End Page
349
Rights Holder(s)
SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Siriraj Medical Journal Vol.74 No.5 (2022) , 340-349
Suggested Citation
Boonsopon S., Dhanireddy S., Manhapra A., Foster C.S. Ocular Manifestations in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Siriraj Medical Journal Vol.74 No.5 (2022) , 340-349. 349. doi:10.33192/Smj.2022.41 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/85909
Title
Ocular Manifestations in Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory rheumatic disease that generally damages synovial-line joints. Extra-articular manifestations of RA have been reported in cases of multiorgan involvement. These manifestations can occur in the hematologic and cardiovascular system, lungs, kidneys, and eyes. Various ocular manifestations of RA have been previously reported including keratoconjunctivitis sicca, conjunctivitis, uveitis, scleritis, retinal vascular occlusion, optic neuritis, and amaurosis fugax. It is important to recognize these ocular issues as manifestations of RA since they can sometimes be a response marker for the onset of an immune reactivation. Urgent management of ocular complications is essential to manage sight-threatening complications and prevent further damage to the eyes.