title: Ophthalmologic examinations in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cassidy
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kivlin
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lindsley
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nocton
mesh_terms: D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear / Q000097:blood; D001171:Arthritis, Juvenile / Q000150:complications*; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D014605:Uveitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear