Ophthalmologic examinations in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Unlike the joints, ocular involvement with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is most often asymptomatic; yet, the inflammation can cause serious morbidity with loss of vision. Scheduled slit-lamp examinations by an ophthalmologist at specific intervals can detect ocular disease early, and prompt treatment can prevent vision loss.
Cassidy
James
J
Kivlin
Jane
J
Lindsley
Carol
C
Nocton
James
J
D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear / Q000097:blood; D001171:Arthritis, Juvenile / Q000150:complications*; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D014605:Uveitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*
D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear