[Medical treatment of severe uveitis]

Ophtalmologie. 1989 Jan-Mar;3(1):37-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

135 patients with chronic uveitis were observed and 23 had therapeutic problems by their severity. The corticoid treatment method, always used in a first time, is studied. When there is corticoresistance, corticodependance or absolute contra-indications, the immunosuppressive drugs are used with reduced doses to avoid an AIDS. The corticoid bolus, the plasma exchange and colchicine are adjuvant treatments. Cyclosporin A brings large hopes but its use is now limited by necessity and serious side effects. Serious uveitis does not answer to a unique therapeutic protocol. The treatment must be adaptable and surgery decided in time.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / pharmacology
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Cyclosporins / adverse effects
  • Cyclosporins / pharmacology
  • Cyclosporins / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Tolerance
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / pharmacology
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Uveitis / drug therapy*
  • Uveitis / pathology
  • Uveitis / physiopathology
  • Visual Acuity / drug effects

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Cyclosporins
  • Immunosuppressive Agents