[Amblyopia and uveitis in childhood].
Manifestations of uveitis in the sensitive period of childhood can cause amblyopia. In most of the cases band keratopathy, dense cataracts and cyclitic membranes cause deprivation amblyopia. Asymmetrical damage can result in relative amblyopia. Secondary squint can lead to suppression amblyopia. For these reasons every visit during uveitis treatment should be accompanied by a search for amblyogenic factors and visual acuity measurements. In the case of a side difference in the visual acuity, occlusion therapy should be started. The follow-up should not only contain visual acuity measurements but also cycloplegic refraction. Especially when pupil-dilating drugs are necessary for a longer period, bifocals should be prescribed.
Eckstein
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Augenklinik, Universitätsklinikum Essen. anja.eckstein@uk-essen.de
Robering
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Rudolph
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Esser
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D000550:Amblyopia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D014605:Uveitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*