Clinical Features of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Presenting with Their First Episode of Uveitis

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  • RSRamesh R. Sivaraj
    Ramesh R. Sivaraj
  • PSPanagiota Stavrou
    Panagiota Stavrou
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Abstract
Purpose: Little is known about uveitis in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). The authors studied diabetic patients with their first episode of uveitis. Methods: Cross-sectional, case note study documenting the uveitis, underlying cause/syndrome, treatment, type of DM and treatment, and any diabetic retinopathy. Results: There were 34 patients (M/F: 17/17, 48 eyes) with their first uveitis episode (33 had type 2 DM). Mean age of onset of DM 49 years and uveitis 56 years. Uveitis was bilateral in 14 (45%), with most having idiopathic anterior uveitis. Visual acuity 6/18–6/60 in 15 eyes, and worse than 6/60 in 11 eyes. There was 3–4+ flare in 16 eyes, 3–4+ anterior chamber cells in 13 eyes. Diabetic retinopathy was seen in 20 (42%) eyes, and mean blood glucose was 13.64 mmol/L in 11 patients. Conclusions: Diabetic patients presenting with uveitis, whatever the aetiology, may have severe inflammation, reduced vision, and poor glycaemic control.

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