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Rheumatoid arthritis: ocular manifestations

Rheumatoid arthritis: ocular manifestations

Ocular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis are common, with 25% of patients having eye problems

Ocular manifestations
  • keratoconjunctivitis sicca (most common)
  • episcleritis (erythema)
  • scleritis (erythema and pain)
  • corneal ulceration
  • keratitis

Iatrogenic
  • steroid-induced cataracts
  • chloroquine retinopathy
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Ocular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis are common, with 25% of patients having eye problems

Ocular manifestations
  • keratoconjunctivitis sicca (most common)
  • episcleritis (erythema)
  • scleritis (erythema and pain)
  • corneal ulceration
  • keratitis
Iatrogenic
  • steroid-induced cataracts
  • chloroquine retinopathy


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