Rhuematoid Arthiritis ocular involvement Flashcards
1
Q
Name the different types of ocular involvement seen in patients with RA
A
keratoconjunctivitis sicca
episcleritis (erythema)
scleritis (erythema and pain)
corneal ulceration
keratitis
2
Q
Most common eye sign in RA
A
keratoconjunctivitis sicca
3
Q
What percentage of patients with RA develop ocular disease?
A
25%
4
Q
Iatrogenic ocular problems seen in RA
A
steroid-induced cataracts
chloroquine retinopathy
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