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Li JQ, Welchowski T, Schmid M, Finger RP. Prevalence and Incidence of Registered Severe Visual Impairment and Blindness Due to Uveitis in Germany. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2024; 32:735-739. [PMID: 37094081 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2023.2201324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess prevalence and incidence of severe visual impairment (VI) and blindness due to uveitis in Northrhine, Germany. METHODS A random sample of 5088 out of 20 390 cases of the blindness registry in Northrhine was evaluated. The number of cases of severe VI and blindness were projected up to the year 2030. RESULTS The prevalence of registered severe VI and blindness due to uveitis was 1123.9 (95% CI: 1059.5 to 1191.2) per 100 000 in our study cohort and 550.31 (95% CI: 365.98-794.38) per 100 000 in Northrhine, respectively. The incidence of registered severe VI and blindness due to uveitis was 311.8 per 100 000 PYs (95% CI: 149.6-572.7) in our study cohort and 11.1 per 100 000 (95% CI: 5.6-19.8) in Northrhine, respectively. CONCLUSIONS We report prevalence and incidence of severe VI and blindness due to uveitis in a large German cohort.
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- Jeany Q Li
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Medical Biometry, Informatics and Epidemiology, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Medical Biometry, Informatics and Epidemiology, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Mao X, Dai Z, Yang J, Wu Y, Xie F, Lu Y, Yu J, Chang F, Lu Y. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal (FAI) Implant for Chronic Noninfectious Uveitis Affecting the Posterior Segment of the Eye (NIU-PS) in China. Ophthalmol Ther 2024; 13:1757-1772. [PMID: 38676875 PMCID: PMC11109073 DOI: 10.1007/s40123-024-00939-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chronic non-infectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment (NIU-PS), which can be recurrent and persistent for numerous years, mainly affects people of working age and significantly increases the risk of visual impairment. This study aimed to investigate the cost-effectiveness of fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal (FAI) implant in the treatment of patients with chronic NIU-PS from the Chinese healthcare perspective. METHODS A Markov model with a 2-week cycle was constructed from the perspective of the Chinese healthcare system over a lifetime time horizon. The model consists of four health states: on-treatment, treatment failure, blindness, and death. The outcomes for effectiveness were based on the Chinese real-world study (RWS). Utilities and mortality rates were derived from published literature and standard sources. Costs were determined from the MENET website, prices of medical service items at local providers, published literature, and expert surveys. Outcomes were measured in quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). Sensitivity analyses were performed to account for the impact of uncertainty. RESULTS It was estimated that in the base case, the FAI implant provided 0.43 incremental QALYs compared with the limited current practice (LCP) at an additional cost of $7503.72 (¥50,575.05), resulting in an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) of $17,373.49 (¥117,097.33) per QALY gained. Parameters related to utility emerged as the primary influencers on the outcomes. In probabilistic sensitivity analysis (PSA), considering the willingness-to-pay (WTP) threshold of $19,072 (¥128,547) and $38,145 (¥257,094), the FAI implant had 67.70% and 99.50% probability of being cost-effective, respectively. As demonstrated in the scenario analysis, if the FAI implant aligns its price reduction with the average rate from the 2023 negotiation of the National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL), it would result in lower costs and represent an absolute advantage. CONCLUSIONS The FAI implant, which can effectively reduce the recurrence rate and maintain the incremental costs within the WTP limit, is likely to be cost-effective in treating chronic NIU-PS in China.
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- Xin Mao
- School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China.
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- School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China.
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Sánchez Sevila JL, Rosas Gómez de Salazar J, Seguí Crespo M. Work Productivity and Activities of Daily Living in Working Patients with Uveitis. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2024:1-8. [PMID: 38652637 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2024.2343071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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PURPOSE To assess self-reported impairment of work productivity and activities of daily living and the indirect costs of absenteeism in a sample of working patients with uveitis and to examine their association with sociodemographic, occupational, and clinical variables. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional, cross-association study. Participants completed the self-administered Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire uveitis 2.0 to assess absenteeism, presenteeism, overall work impairment, and impairment in activities of daily living. Clinical data were collected from the patients' medical records or instruments used to evaluate clinical parameters in practice. Indirect costs of absenteeism were assessed by the "lost wages method." Two clinical groups were established for this study. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed to assess the associations between variables. RESULTS The final sample comprised 60 participants. Factors significantly associated with increased overall work impairment in the multivariate linear regression analysis were active uveitis (coefficient, 31.5; 95% confidence interval [CI], 16.1 to 46.9; p < 0.001) and presence of ocular comorbidities (coefficient for absence, -16.4; 95% CI, -31.1 to -1.8; p = 0.03). Factors significantly associated with increased impairment in activities of daily living were active uveitis (coefficient, 32.1; 95% CI, 18.2 to 46.0; p < 0.001), presence of ocular comorbidities (coefficient for absence, -23.5; 95% CI, -36.1 to -11.0; p < 0.001), and absence of nonocular comorbidities (coefficient 16.1; 95% CI, 3.9 to 28.3; p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Active uveitis and ocular comorbidities are significantly associated with increased overall work impairment and impairment in activities of daily living in working patients with uveitis.
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- Department of Optics, Pharmacology and Anatomy, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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Chattopadhyay A, Rathinam SR, Gonzales JA, Kelly NK, Thundikandy R, Kanakath A, Murugan SB, Vedhanayaki R, Lim LL, Suhler EB, Al-Dhibi HA, Doan T, Ebert CD, Porco TC, Acharya NR. Association between Quality of Life and Visual Acuity in a Randomized Clinical Trial of Patients with Uveitis Taking Antimetabolites. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2024; 32:301-309. [PMID: 36749914 PMCID: PMC10404633 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2023.2169714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate how changes in visual acuity are associated with changes in quality of life (QoL) among patients with non-infectious uveitis taking antimetabolites. METHODS This secondary analysis of the multicenter First-line Antimetabolites as Steroid-sparing Treatment (FAST) Uveitis Trial involves 216 participants randomized to methotrexate or mycophenolate mofetil. Vision-related (NEI-VFQ and IND-VFQ) and health-related (PCS and MCS SF-36v2) QoL and visual acuity were measured at baseline and 6-month primary endpoint. RESULTS Visual acuity was significantly associated and correlated with all QoL measures (Spearman correlation coefficients = 0.5, 0.5, 0.3, and 0.4 for NEI-VFQ, IND-VFQ, SF-36v2 MCS and PCS, respectively). All observed changes in QoL met or exceeded the minimal clinically important difference definition on each scale. Treatment group was not significantly associated with any QoL measure. CONCLUSION By adding insight beyond visual acuity, QoL provides a more comprehensive picture of the patient experience during uveitis treatment.Abbreviations and Acronyms: QoL = quality of life; VR-QoL = vision-related quality of life; HR-QoL = health-related quality of life; FAST = First-line Antimetabolites as Corticosteroid Sparing Treatment; NEI-VFQ = National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire; IND-VFQ = Indian Visual Functioning Questionnaire; SF-36v2 = Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Survey; PCS = physical component score; MCS = mental component score; 95% CI = 95% confidence interval; MCID = minimal clinically important difference.
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- Aheli Chattopadhyay
- F.I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Uvea Services, Aravind Eye Hospitals and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai, India
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- F.I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- F.I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Uvea Services, Aravind Eye Hospitals and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai, India
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- Uvea Services, Aravind Eye Hospitals and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Coimbatore, India
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- Uvea Services, Aravind Eye Hospitals and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Pondicherry, India
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- Uvea Services, Aravind Eye Hospitals and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai, India
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- Centre for Eye Research Australia, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, East Melbourne, Australia
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- Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, and Portland Veterans' Affairs Health Care System, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Division of Vitreoretinal Surgery and Uveitis, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- F.I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- F.I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- F.I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- F.I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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Park T, Issa M, Mikhail M, Duong S, Bedi H, Jiang S, Wylson V, Lebovic G, Lichter M. Ophthalmic findings in marginally housed women in a Canadian city. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2024; 59:12-18. [PMID: 36442515 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2022.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence and common causes of ocular pathology experienced by vulnerable women with marginalized housing and/or a history of abuse, violence, and trafficking. METHODS Using a stratified random sampling technique, we recruited 93 women living in 10 randomly selected women's shelters in Toronto, Canada between May and November of 2018. All English-speaking females older than the age of 18 were eligible to participate. Data on demographics, medical or ocular history, subjective visual acuity, and access to eye care were obtained. Comprehensive visual screening and dilated fundoscopy were performed for each participant. RESULTS The median age was 40 years (interquartile range, 30.5-54 years) and the median duration of homelessness was 8 months (interquartile range, 2.25-20.5 months); 63.4% of participants reported a history of abuse, 44.9% experienced head trauma, 15.9% experienced eye trauma, 22.5% identified as refugees, and 2.17% (2 of 92) had been victims of human trafficking. The above variables were not significantly related to vision problem severity on univariate analysis. Based on the presenting visual acuity, 27.8% of participants (95% CI [18.9-38.2]) were found to have visual impairment. Visual impairment was mainly related to refractive error (54.8% [51 of 93]), however, nonrefractive pathology was also observed. Of all the participants, 64.5% had one or more abnormal findings during the vision screening, and 40.9% needed follow-up by an ophthalmologist. Most participants (96.7%) expressed interest in accessing free eye examinations. CONCLUSIONS Visual impairment is highly prevalent among homeless women living in Toronto. Routine vision-screening programs present an opportunity to improve the ocular health of this vulnerable population.
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- Teresa Park
- From the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- From the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- From the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- From the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON; and
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- From the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON; and
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- Applied Health Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON; and.
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Linghu W, Niu M, Sun N, Gao F, Li X, Zhang X. Development and Psychometric Properties of the Chronic Uveitis-Specific Quality of Life Instrument for Patients with Chronic Uveitis. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2024; 32:194-202. [PMID: 36638326 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2022.2162926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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PURPOSE To develop and assess psychometric properties of a disease-specific quality of life (QOL) assessment tool for patients with chronic uveitis. METHODS The initial 42-item chronic uveitis-related QOL questionnaire (CUQOL) was developed by literature review, semi-structured interviews, and expert consultation. Further development and assessment of the CUQOL were performed using Classic Test Theory and Rasch analysis. RESULTS The CUQOL version 1.0 was constructed with 28 items in five dimensions. The five subscales satisfied the requirements of unidimensionality, local independence, and threshold ordering. Cronbach's α coefficient for overall and each scale of the CUQOL 1.0 ranged from 0.75 to 0.94, with test-retest intraclass correlation ranging from 0.95 to 0.99. The CUQOL 1.0 has satisfactory convergent validity (r = 0.41-0.82), reasonable known group validity (p < .05), and good responsiveness (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS The CUQOL 1.0 is reliable and vaild for evaluating the QOL of patients with chronic uveitis.
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- Wenrui Linghu
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Retinal Functions and Diseases, Tianjin Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Disease, Eye Institute and School of Optometry, Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Retinal Functions and Diseases, Tianjin Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Disease, Eye Institute and School of Optometry, Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Retinal Functions and Diseases, Tianjin Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Disease, Eye Institute and School of Optometry, Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Retinal Functions and Diseases, Tianjin Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Disease, Eye Institute and School of Optometry, Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Retinal Functions and Diseases, Tianjin Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Disease, Eye Institute and School of Optometry, Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Retinal Functions and Diseases, Tianjin Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Disease, Eye Institute and School of Optometry, Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Zhang Z, Griva K, Rojas-Carabali W, Patnaik G, Liu R, Sobrin L, Kempen JH, Finger RP, Gupta V, Ang B, Agrawal R. Psychosocial Well-Being and Quality of Life in Uveitis: A Review. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2023:1-15. [PMID: 37713271 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2023.2247077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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PURPOSE As a potentially sight-threatening disease with ocular, systemic, and treatment-related complications, uveitis diminishes quality of life (QOL) and affects psychosocial well-being. This review summarizes the existing tools for evaluating psychosocial well-being and/or QOL in patients with uveitis, explores the biological and non-biological factors affecting psychosocial well-being and/or QOL, and proposes future directions for incorporating these tools into clinical practice. METHODS A systematic search of the MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane databases from inception to June 8, 2022 was conducted, screening for articles focused on psychosocial well-being and/or QOL in patients with uveitis. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses were performed. RESULTS In uveitis research, the most frequently studied patient-reported outcome measures were vision-related QOL (e.g. Visual Function Questionnaire [VFQ-25]) and health-related QOL (e.g. Short Form Survey [SF-36]), followed by mental health indicators including depression and anxiety. Instruments have also been developed specific to the pediatric population (e.g. Effects of Youngsters' Eyesight on Quality of Life [EYE-Q]). Generally, studies report worse psychosocial outcomes and QOL in patients with uveitis compared to the general population. Contributory factors include both clinical (e.g. visual impairment, ocular comorbidities) and patient-related (e.g. older age, female sex) factors. CONCLUSION Given the heterogeneity of instruments used, it is worth considering standardization across large uveitis studies and trials. Beyond research, given the biopsychosocial effects on patients with uveitis, there are benefits to incorporating QOL and psychosocial assessments into clinical practice. Simplification of questionnaires into abridged forms, focusing on the most clinically relevant aspects of patient care, may be considered.
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- Zheting Zhang
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Sankara Netralaya, Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School, Schepens Eye Research Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School, Schepens Eye Research Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School, Schepens Eye Research Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- MyungSung Christian Medical Center (MCM) Eye Unit, MCM Comprehensive Specialized Hospital and MyungSung Medical School, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, St. Franziskus Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Advanced Eye Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Ophthalmology, National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Moorfields Eye Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Singapore Eye Research Institute, The Academia, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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Silva MSF, Arantes TE, Moreto R, Smith JR, Furtado JM. Vision-related quality of life in patients treated for ocular syphilis. Sci Rep 2023; 13:13413. [PMID: 37591975 PMCID: PMC10435556 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-40289-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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Multiple studies have showed negative impact of non-infectious uveitis on quality of life (QoL). Less is understood regarding life experiences in patients with infectious uveitis. We investigated vision-related QoL in individuals who had recovered from ocular syphilis. 32 adults treated for ocular syphilis at a uveitis service in Brazil completed the 25-item National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25), and a comprehensive ophthalmic examination was performed. Medical records were reviewed to confirm resolution of ocular inflammation for 3 months pre-enrolment, and collect clinical data. The NEI VFQ-25 composite score was low overall (75.5 ± 19.8, mean ± standard deviation), and subscale scores varied from relative lows of 59.1 ± 39.6 (driving) and 60.9 ± 24.5 (mental health), to relative highs of 84.8 ± 21.8 (ocular) and 89.1 ± 21.0 (color vision). Adults aged over 40 years and those with a final visual acuity of 20/50 or worse had significantly lower mean composite and subscale scores. Other clinical characteristics-including gender, HIV co-infection, and type of uveitis-did not significantly influence scores. Our findings, taken in context with previous observations that prompt recognition achieves better vision outcomes, suggest early treatment may improve QoL after recovery from ocular syphilis.
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- Milena Simões F Silva
- Division of Ophthalmology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, 3900 Bandeirantes Avenue, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14049-900, Brazil
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- Division of Ophthalmology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, 3900 Bandeirantes Avenue, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14049-900, Brazil
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- Flinders University College of Medicine and Public Health, Adelaide, Australia
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- Division of Ophthalmology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, 3900 Bandeirantes Avenue, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14049-900, Brazil.
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Senthil MP, Simon S, Constable PA. A review of patient-reported outcome measures used in uveitis. Surv Ophthalmol 2023; 68:225-240. [PMID: 36395825 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2022.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We review patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) used to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) in uveitis and provide a quality assessment of the psychometric properties of the PROMs, making it easier to choose the best questionnaire for uveitis. Our review included 158 articles. A total of 98 PROMs were used to measure QoL in uveitis and the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire 25 (NEI VFQ -25) was the most frequently used PROM in these studies. There were 5 uveitis-specific PROMs, but they were meant for either birdshot choroidopathy or cytomegalovirus retinitis or paediatric uveitis. There are no PROMs developed explicitly for the more common, anterior uveitis, intermediate uveitis, panuveitis, and chronic uveitis. The uveitis-specific PROMs performed better in our quality assessment criteria compared to other PROMs. However, these PROMs were constructed using traditional classical test theory and have not been assessed using the modern family of psychometric assessment methods such as Rasch analysis. As new therapeutic modalities for uveitis such as the new biological agents and steroid implants, continue to evolve, a comprehensive PROM will be increasingly valued in clinical trial settings to compare the effects of treatments from the patient's perspective.
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- Mallika Prem Senthil
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia.
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- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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García-Onrubia L, Mateos Olivares M, García-Vázquez C, Enríquez-de-Salamanca A, Cocho L, Herreras Cantalapiedra JM. Tear and Plasma Levels of Cytokines in Patients with Uveitis: Search for Active Disease Biomarkers. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11237034. [PMID: 36498608 PMCID: PMC9739309 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11237034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Uveitis accounts for up to 20% of blindness in Europe, making the development of new non-invasive biomarkers which could help in its management a field of interest. It has been hypothesised that tear levels of cytokines and chemokines could be used as a potential biomarker in patients with anterior uveitis, and this could be correlated with their concentration in plasma. Therefore, we measured twelve cytokines/chemokines in tear and plasma samples of 22 patients diagnosed with active anterior uveitis. Levels of these molecules in tears and plasma were compared and associated with the degree of activity of the uveitis. It is notable that the percentage of tear interleukin (IL)-6 detection was significantly reduced in the inactive phase (p < 0.05). However, the tear concentration in epidermal growth factor (EGF), fractalkine, IL-8, IL-1RA, interferon-inducible protein (IP)-10/CXCL10, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and IL-6, comparing the active and inactive period, was not statistically different. Apart from the tear VEGF levels, the cytokine/chemokine concentration in tears in the active/inactive phase was statistically different (p < 0.05) from the counterpart levels in plasma. In conclusion, no isolated cytokine/chemokine in the tears has been found in a concentration which could be used as a potential biomarker of disease activity and treatment response.
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- Luis García-Onrubia
- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Avda Ramón y Cajal 3, 47003 Valladolid, Spain
- IOBA (Institute of Applied Ophthalmo Biology), Universidad de Valladolid, Paseo de Belén 17, 47011 Valladolid, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Avda Ramón y Cajal 3, 47003 Valladolid, Spain
- IOBA (Institute of Applied Ophthalmo Biology), Universidad de Valladolid, Paseo de Belén 17, 47011 Valladolid, Spain
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- IOBA (Institute of Applied Ophthalmo Biology), Universidad de Valladolid, Paseo de Belén 17, 47011 Valladolid, Spain
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- IOBA (Institute of Applied Ophthalmo Biology), Universidad de Valladolid, Paseo de Belén 17, 47011 Valladolid, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Avda Ramón y Cajal 3, 47003 Valladolid, Spain
- IOBA (Institute of Applied Ophthalmo Biology), Universidad de Valladolid, Paseo de Belén 17, 47011 Valladolid, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Avda Ramón y Cajal 3, 47003 Valladolid, Spain
- IOBA (Institute of Applied Ophthalmo Biology), Universidad de Valladolid, Paseo de Belén 17, 47011 Valladolid, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Thomas CN, Alfahad N, Capewell N, Cowley J, Hickman E, Fernandez A, Harrison N, Qureshi OS, Bennett N, Barnes NM, Dick AD, Chu CJ, Liu X, Denniston AK, Vendrell M, Hill LJ. Triazole-derivatized near-infrared cyanine dyes enable local functional fluorescent imaging of ocular inflammation. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 216:114623. [PMID: 36029662 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Near-infrared (NIR) chemical fluorophores are promising tools for in-vivo imaging in real time but often succumb to rapid photodegradation. Indocyanine green (ICG) is the only NIR dye with regulatory approval for ocular imaging in humans; however, ICG, when employed for applications such as labelling immune cells, has limited sensitivity and does not allow precise detection of specific inflammatory events, for example leukocyte recruitment during uveitic flare-ups. We investigated the potential use of photostable novel triazole NIR cyanine (TNC) dyes for detecting and characterising activated T-cell activity within the eye. Three TNC dyes were evaluated for ocular cytotoxicity in-vitro using a MTT assay and optimised concentrations for intraocular detection within ex-vivo porcine eyes after topical application or intracameral injections of the dyes. TNC labelled T-cell tracking experiments and mechanistic studies were also performed in-vitro. TNC-1 and TNC-2 dyes exhibited greater fluorescence intensity than ICG at 10 μM, whereas TNC-3 was only detectable at 100 μM within the porcine eye. TNC dyes did not demonstrate any ocular cell toxicity at working concentrations of 10 μM. CD4+T-cells labelled with TNC-1 or TNC-2 were detected within the porcine eye, with TNC-1 being brighter than TNC-2. Detection of TNC-1 and TNC-2 into CD4+T-cells was prevented by prior incubation with dynole 34-2 (50 μM), suggesting active uptake of these dyes via dynamin-dependent processes. The present study provides evidence that TNC dyes are suitable to detect activated CD4+T-cells within the eye with potential as a diagnostic marker for ocular inflammatory diseases.
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- Chloe N Thomas
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
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- Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Celentyx Ltd, Birmingham Research Park, Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain; Centre for Inflammation Research, Queen's Medical Research Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Celentyx Ltd, Birmingham Research Park, Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
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- Celentyx Ltd, Birmingham Research Park, Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK; Healthcare Technologies Institute, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Neuropharmacology Research Group, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre at Moorfields Eye Hospital and University College London Institute of Ophthalmology, London, UK; Academic Unit of Ophthalmology, Bristol Medical School and School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre at Moorfields Eye Hospital and University College London Institute of Ophthalmology, London, UK; Academic Unit of Ophthalmology, Bristol Medical School and School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK; University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK; Birmingham Health Partners Centre for Regulatory Science and Innovation, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK; Health Data Research UK, London, UK
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- Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK; University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK; National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre at Moorfields Eye Hospital and University College London Institute of Ophthalmology, London, UK; Birmingham Health Partners Centre for Regulatory Science and Innovation, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK; Health Data Research UK, London, UK; Centre for Patient Reported Outcomes Research, Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Centre for Inflammation Research, Queen's Medical Research Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
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Rivas AB, Lopez-Picado A, Calamia V, Carreño E, Cocho L, Cordero-Coma M, Fonollosa A, Francisco Hernandez FM, Garcia-Aparicio A, Garcia-Gonzalez J, Mondejar JJ, Lojo-Oliveira L, Martínez-Costa L, Munoz S, Peiteado D, Pinto JA, Rodriguez-Lozano B, Pato E, Diaz-Valle D, Molina E, Tebar LA, Rodriguez-Rodriguez L. Efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of methotrexate, adalimumab or their combination in non-infectious non-anterior uveitis: a protocol for a multicentre, randomised, parallel three arms, active-controlled, phase III open label with blinded outcome assessment study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e051378. [PMID: 35318229 PMCID: PMC8943738 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Non-infectious uveitis include a heterogeneous group of sight-threatening and incapacitating conditions. Their correct management sometimes requires the use of immunosuppressive drugs (ISDs), prescribed in monotherapy or in combination. Several observational studies showed that the use of ISDs in combination could be more effective than and as safe as their use in monotherapy. However, a direct comparison between these two treatment strategies has not been carried out yet. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The Combination THerapy with mEthotrexate and adalImumAb for uveitis (CoTHEIA) study is a phase III, multicentre, prospective, randomised, single-blinded with masked outcome assessment, parallel three arms with 1:1:1 allocation, active-controlled, superiority study design, comparing the efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of methotrexate, adalimumab or their combination in non-infectious non-anterior uveitis. We aim to recruit 192 subjects. The duration of the treatment and follow-up will last up to 52 weeks, plus 70 days follow-up with no treatment. The complete and maintained resolution of the ocular inflammation will be assessed by masked evaluators (primary outcome). In addition to other secondary measurements of efficacy (quality of life, visual acuity and costs) and safety, we will identify subjects' subgroups with different treatment responses by developing prediction models based on machine learning techniques using genetic and proteomic biomarkers. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The protocol, annexes and informed consent forms were approved by the Reference Clinical Research Ethic Committee at the Hospital Clínico San Carlos (Madrid, Spain) and the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products. We will elaborate a dissemination plan including production of materials adapted to several formats to communicate the clinical trial progress and findings to a broad group of stakeholders. The promoter will be the only access to the participant-level data, although it can be shared within the legal situation. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER 2020-000130-18; NCT04798755.
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- Ana Belen Rivas
- Unidad de Investigación Clinica y Ensayos Clínicos, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, IdISSC, Madrid, Spain
- Departamento de Enfermería. Facultad Enfermería, Fisioterapia y Podología, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Investigación Clinica y Ensayos Clínicos, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, IdISSC, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Proteómica. Grupo de Investigación de Reumatología (GIR), Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de A Coruña, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña, and Universidade da Coruña, A Coruna, Galicia, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, and University Hospital Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology, IOBA (Institute of Applied OphthalmoBiology), University of Valladolid, and Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, Castilla y León, Spain
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- Uveitis Unit, University Hospital of León, IBIOMED, and University of León, Leon, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology, BioCruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces University Hospital, University of the Basque Country, Barakaldo, País Vasco, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr Negrin, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Infanta Sofia, San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña, A Coruna, Galicia, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canarias, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, IdISSC, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, IdISSC, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, IdISSC, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Investigación Clinica y Ensayos Clínicos, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, IdISSC, Madrid, Spain
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- Musculoskeletal Pathology Group, Fundacion para la Investigacion Biomedica del Hospital Clinico San Carlos, IdISSC, Madrid, Spain
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Leal I, Wong SW, Giuffre C, Patil A, Sousa DC, Barbosa‐Breda J, Chhabra R, Jones NP, Steeples LR. Real-World outcomes of adalimumab in adults with non-infectious uveitis. Acta Ophthalmol 2022; 100:e1496-e1502. [PMID: 35277918 DOI: 10.1111/aos.15120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Inês Leal
- Ophthalmology Department Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte Lisbon Portugal
- Centro de Estudos Ciências da Visão Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa Lisbon Portugal
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- Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre Manchester UK
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- Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre Manchester UK
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- Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre Manchester UK
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- Ophthalmology Department Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte Lisbon Portugal
- Centro de Estudos Ciências da Visão Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa Lisbon Portugal
- Vitreoretinal Unit, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital East Melbourne Australia
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário São João Porto Portugal
- UnIC@RISE, Department of Surgery and Physiology Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto Porto Portugal
- KULeuven, Research Group Ophthalmology, Department of Neurosciences Leuven Belgium
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- Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre Manchester UK
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health University of Manchester UK
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- Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre Manchester UK
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health University of Manchester UK
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Li JQ, Dell J, Höller T, Fink D, Schmid M, Heinz C, Finger RP. [The Treatment Exit Options for Uveitis (TOFU) Registry: Involving Patients in the Generation of Evidence]. DAS GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2021; 83:S39-S44. [PMID: 34731892 DOI: 10.1055/a-1630-6895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Abstract
Uveitis comprises a group of rare diseases characterised by intraocular inflammation which may cause vision impairment and blindness and mostly affects people of working age. Non-infectious uveitis involving the posterior pole or the entire eye is often treated with different immunomodulating or disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). However, the evidence on long-term management strategies and reduction/termination of treatment is limited. To help develop treatment exit strategies for patients with quiescent uveitis on long-term DMARD treatment, the Treatment Exit Options for Non-infectious Uveitis registry was initiated by the German ophthalmological society. A key aspect of the registry is active participation of patients (patient-reported outcomes, PROs). In a pilot study involving members of patient organizations, a combination of questionnaires covering vision- and general health-related quality of life, adherence to treatment, productivity and effects of treatment were evaluated. As the pilot study showed coverage of relevant patient-related aspects of the disease and its effect on daily life, the evaluated questionnaires were implemented in the registry's patient module. The registry including the patient module uses the electronic data capture (EDC) software REDCap (Version 9, Vanderbilt University, USA). By involving patients in both conceptualization and ongoing data collection, the TOFU registry emphasizes the patients' perspectives, and the inclusion of patient-relevant evidence for such as the development of guidelines and treatment recommendations is ensured.
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- Jeany Q Li
- Augenheilkunde, Universität zu Köln Medizinische Fakultät, Köln, Deutschland.,Zentrum für Augenheilkunde, Uniklinik Köln, Köln, Deutschland
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- Augenklinik, Universitätsklinikum Bonn Augenklinik, Bonn, Deutschland
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- Institut für Medizinische Biometrie Informatik und Epidemiologie, IMBIE, Universität Bonn, Bonn, Deutschland
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- Augenklinik, Universitätsklinikum Bonn Augenklinik, Bonn, Deutschland
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- Institut für Medizinische Biometrie Informatik und Epidemiologie, IMBIE, Universität Bonn, Bonn, Deutschland
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- Augenzentrum, Augenzentrum am St Franziskus-Hospital Münster, Münster, Deutschland.,Augenklinik, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Essen, Deutschland
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- Augenklinik, Universitätsklinikum Bonn Augenklinik, Bonn, Deutschland
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Cimino L, Neri P, Miserocchi E, Paroli MP, Vannozzi L, Mastropasqua L, Gagliano C, Vadalà M, Figus M, Florio FR, Iaccheri B, Mora P, Fossarello M, Balestrieri P, Gualberti G, Marando F, Accorinti M. Non-infectious uveitis burden on quality of life and work impairment assessed through different psychometric questionnaires. Eur J Ophthalmol 2021; 32:2282-2290. [PMID: 34399603 DOI: 10.1177/11206721211034649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between a novel psychometric 12-item questionnaire (U-qest) and other validated questionnaires to assess quality of life and work impairment in patients with non-infectious uveitis. METHODS Data were collected at baseline and 3 months postbaseline using U-qest and two other validated questionnaires: The National Eye Institute 25-Item Visual Function Questionnaire (VFQ-25) and the 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12). RESULTS A total of 136 patients (52.2% female) aged 47.9 ± 14.8 years (mean ± SD) were enrolled in 14 uveitis referral centres. U-qest correlated moderately with VFQ-25 and SF-12 at baseline and at 3 months. Both U-qest and VFQ-25 scores improved as disease improved; however, U-qest also detected improvement in patients for whom VFQ-25 scores did not improve. Disease activity was shown to significantly affect activity impairment. Patients and physicians expressed positive perceptions regarding the use and benefit of this instrument. U-qest showed very good reliability in terms of internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.91). CONCLUSIONS U-qest can be considered a useful tool to assess the burden of uveitis on quality of life.
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- Luca Cimino
- Ocular Immunology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.,Cleveland Clinic Lernear College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute University, Milan, Italy
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- Uveitis Center, AOU Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, Eye Clinic, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Ageing, Ophthalmology Clinic, University G. d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostic, Ophthalmology Section, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Area Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, Section of Ophthalmology, University of Perugia, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- Ophthalmology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Clinica Oculistica, Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche, Università di Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Uveitis Center, AOU Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Li JQ, Heinz C, Dell J, Schmid M, Finger RP. Treatment Exit Options for Non-infectious Uveitis (TOFU): Study Protocol for a Prospective Clinical Registry. Ophthalmic Epidemiol 2021; 29:31-38. [PMID: 33615986 DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2021.1887285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Purpose: Currently, there is limited evidence regarding clinical management of non-anterior non-infectious uveitis including treatment outcomes of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and their combinations. Treatment guidelines or recommendations on preferred choice of DMARD combinations and reduction and/or discontinuation strategies in quiescent uveitis are lacking. The TOFU (Treatment exit options for non-infectious uveitis) registry aims to document disease courses and to provide recommendations on DMARD treatment exit strategies.Methods: The registry is an observational, non-commercial, and non-interventional study and targets patients who are ≥18 years of age with non-infectious uveitis of the posterior segment or retinal vasculitis on or starting DMARD treatment. Data are entered prospectively at study sites through a web-based interface into electronic case report forms (eCRF) implemented in the electronic data capture software RedCap (Version 9, Vanderbilt University, USA). The collated data include ophthalmological, general medical history and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). Assessment of uveitis classification and activity follows the international Standardization of uveitis nomenclature (SUN) criteria. Patient appointment and treatment decisions remain at the discretion of the managing physician and are completely independent of participation in the registry. The study follows the tenets of the declaration of Helsinki.Conclusions: The TOFU registry captures real-life data of patients with non-infectious uveitis of the posterior segment, involving both medical personnel and patients. The study adheres to international standards and will provide important evidence and guidance in the development of guidelines.
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- Jeany Q Li
- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, St. Franziskus Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany.,Department of Ophthalmology, University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Medical Biometry, Informatics and Epidemiology, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Bertrand PJ, Jamilloux Y, Kodjikian L, Errera MH, Perard L, Pugnet G, Tieulie N, Andre M, Bielefeld P, Bron AM, Decullier E, Bin S, Seve P. Quality of life in patients with uveitis: data from the ULISSE study (Uveitis: cLInical and medico-economic evaluation of a Standardised Strategy for the Etiological diagnosis). Br J Ophthalmol 2020; 105:935-940. [PMID: 32709757 DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2020-315862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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AIMS To assess vision-related (VR-QOL) and health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) in a large series of patients with de novo uveitis at baseline and 6-month follow-up. METHODS Non-inferiority, prospective, multicentre, cluster randomised controlled trial registered under the Unique Identifier: NCT01162070. VR-QOL and HR-QOL were assessed by the 25-item National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (VFQ-25) and the Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short Form Survey (SF-36). RESULTS At inclusion, 466 patients completed the VFQ-25. The mean composite score was 80.0 (±16.7). In multivariate analysis, higher age, female sex and insidious onset were significantly associated with lower QOL. At 6 months, 138 patients completed the VFQ-25, with a significantly higher mean composite score of 82.6 (±16.7). SF-36 mental component was 42.9 (±11.3) and physical component was 47.2 (±8.5) at inclusion (n=425). HR-QOL improvement at 6 months was not clinically significant. CONCLUSION QOL seems relatively well preserved in this cohort; only VR-QOL improved significantly at 6 months, especially in patients with low initial visual acuity.
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- Internal Medicine, Hopital De La Croix-Rousse,Lyon, France
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- Ophthalmology, Croix Rousse University Hospital, Hospices Civils De Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Internal Medicine, Edouart Herriot University Hospital, Hospices Civils De Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Purpan University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Médecine Interne, Hopital Gabriel Montpied, Clermont-Ferrand,France
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- Médecine Interne, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Dijon, Dijon, France
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- Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Dijon, France
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- Pole IMER Lyon, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Internal Medicine, Hospices Civils De Lyon, Lyon, France
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5-year longitudinal study of clinical and patient-reported outcomes in acute anterior uveitis. Eye (Lond) 2020; 35:651-658. [PMID: 32405048 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-020-0937-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2019] [Revised: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Acute anterior uveitis (AAU) is a frequently encountered form of uveitis, most commonly an immune-mediated condition associated with the HLA-B27 gene with or without spondyloarthritis, or idiopathic in nature. This study's aim was to measure clinical and patient-reported outcomes 5 years after the first episode of immune-mediated AAU. METHODS This is a longitudinal observational study. Ninety-six patients who underwent evaluation at the time of presentation with their first episode of AAU were invited to return for evaluation 5 years later. Standardised ocular history, clinical examination and quality of life (QOL) assessment with the Short Form 36 (SF-36) and the Vision Core Measure 1 (VCM 1) questionnaire were completed and analysed. RESULTS Fifty-four patients (56%) returned for subsequent assessment. Physical function was the only sub scale domain of the SF-36 that had significantly deteriorated over the 5 years since the first episode of AAU (45.95 vs. 49.37, p = 0.003). Only 7.4% (n = 4) of patients expressed "more than a little concern" regarding their vision, reflected by a VCM1 score of 2.0 or more. At 5 years, the mean best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of eyes affected by AAU was LogMAR 0.02 and only 3% (n = 2) of eyes had a BCVA of less than Logmar of 0.3. Five affected eyes (8%) had developed cataract and no patients had developed glaucoma by the 5 year review. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that immune-mediated AAU has an excellent 5 year prognosis with minimal impact on patients' health and vision-related quality of life.
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Missaka RFBG, Souto FMS, Albornoz NCDA, Gaspar Carvalho da Silva FTB, Lavezzo MM, Oyamada MK, Hirata CE, Yamamoto JH. Self-Reported Quality of Life in Patients with Long-Standing Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2020; 28:409-420. [PMID: 31136253 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2019.1595672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Purpose: To assess health-related (HR-) and vision-related (VR-) quality of life (QoL) in patients with long-standing Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease (VKHD).Methods: Cross-sectional study of 49 patients with disease duration ≥12 months followed at Uveitis Service, Universidade de São Paulo, BR, for at least 12 months. HR- and VR-QoL were evaluated using SF-36 and NEI VFQ-25 questionnaires, respectively. Demographic, clinical and visual function data were compared with questionnaire scores.Results: After generalized linear models, lower mensal household income was associated with lower scores in both questionnaires while unemployment was associated with SF-36 questionnaire only. Treatment with peri-/intraocular medications and ocular surgery were associated with higher scores on SF-36 questionnaire. Worse visual acuity (VA), ocular complications and no ocular surgery were related to lower scores on NEI VFQ-25 questionnaire.Conclusions: On HR- and VR-QoL questionnaires difficulties perceived by patients with long-standing VKHD were mainly associated with socio-economic aspects, VA, local treatment and ocular complications.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, LIM-33, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology, LIM-33, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology, LIM-33, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology, LIM-33, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology, LIM-33, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Referral characteristics and wait times for uveitis consultation at academic tertiary care centres in Toronto. Can J Ophthalmol 2018; 53:639-645. [PMID: 30502992 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2018.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2017] [Revised: 03/11/2018] [Accepted: 03/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the characteristics of referrals to academic uveitis tertiary care centres in Toronto and identify determinants of wait time for consultation. DESIGN Retrospective case series. METHODS Consecutive new uveitis referrals received at 5 University of Toronto-affiliated uveitis tertiary care centres, between February 2016 and November 2016, were included. RESULTS A total of 159 new uveitis referrals were received from academic (69%) and community (31%) providers. A large proportion of referrals were sent by comprehensive ophthalmologists (33%) and retina specialists (38%). Disease was bilateral in 46% of cases, had an acute onset in 43% of cases, and was classified as posterior uveitis in 38% of cases. Disease etiology at the time of referral was unknown in 55% of cases. Only 43% of all referrals included a basic uveitis workup, and patients who had undergone diagnostic testing had a shorter wait time for consultation (41 ± 43 vs. 59 ± 54 days, p = 0.033). Acute uveitis had a shorter wait time compared with recurrent and chronic uveitis (33 ± 42 vs. 66 ± 44 and 59 ± 58 days, p < 0.001). Referrals triaged as urgent had significantly shorter wait times compared with referrals triaged as semiurgent or elective (7 ± 10 vs. 54 ± 43 and 88 ± 59, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Referrals to academic uveitis tertiary care centres in Toronto are often acute, bilateral cases affecting the posterior segment without a known etiology. Approximately half of referrals include no diagnostic workup, which may delay diagnosis for patients and lengthen wait times for consultation. We provide a set of recommendations for investigations that should be included in uveitis referrals.
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Jones NP, Pradeep A, John B. Certification of Vision Impairment in Patients with Uveitis Attending a Specialist Clinic. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2018.1441874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- Nicholas P. Jones
- Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester University, NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
- Medical Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester University, NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester University, NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Arriola-Villalobos P, Abásolo L, García-Feijoo J, Fernández-Gutiérrez B, Méndez-Fernández R, Pato E, Díaz-Valle D, Rodriguez-Rodriguez L. Vision-related Quality of Life in Patients with Non-infectious Uveitis: A Cross-sectional Study. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2017; 26:717-725. [DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2017.1285034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Rheumatology Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
- Health Research Institute (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Ophthalmology Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
- Cooperative Research Network on Age-Related Ocular Pathology, Visual and Life Quality, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Ophthalmology Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
- Health Research Institute (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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Noel CW, Srivastava R, Lo R, Berger A, Tehrani N, Lichter M. Unmet eye care needs among a homeless youth population. Can J Ophthalmol 2016; 51:180-4. [PMID: 27316264 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2016.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2015] [Revised: 02/25/2016] [Accepted: 03/12/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the rate of visual impairment and quantify the unmet eye care needs within Toronto's homeless youth community. DESIGN Prospective and cross sectional. PARTICIPANTS Ninety randomly selected homeless youth aged 16-24 years. METHODS From each of 9 participating homeless youth shelters and drop-in centres in Toronto, 10 English-speaking youths between ages 16 and 24 were randomly recruited. Information regarding sociodemographics, medical history, subjective visual acuity, and access to eye care was collected. Comprehensive visual screening and undilated direct fundoscopy were also performed. RESULTS The median age of participants was 21 years (interquartile range = 19-23 years), and 62.2% were male. Most participants were homeless for less than 5 years (90%) and earning less than $500 monthly (57.8%). Despite 51.1% of participants having previously owned corrective lenses, only 20% of participants currently owned them when assessed/at study time. When analyzing the better-seeing eye, presenting visual acuity was 20/50 or worse in 18.9% (95% CI 10.8%-27.0%) of participants. Pinhole occlusion decreased the number to 2.2% (95% CI 0%-5.3%). The most common cause of visual impairment was uncorrected refractive error. Ocular pathology was observed in 8 participants. Compared to adults, youth have similar functional visual impairment (adults 24.0%, youth 18.9%) but less impairment uncorrectable by pinhole occlusion (adults 11.0%, youth 2.2%) and are less dissatisfied with their vision (adults 70.0%, youths 36.7%). Although a higher proportion of homeless youths have visited an eye specialist in the past year (adults 14.0%; youths 17.8%), neither group is visiting as frequently as the Canadian average (41%) (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Homeless youth have a high prevalence of visual impairment, even when living within a system of universal health insurance. Ongoing vision-screening programs, readily accessible free eye clinics, and particularly low-cost glasses may help address this need.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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- Department of Ophthalmology, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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- Department of Ophthalmology, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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Wakefield D, McCluskey P, Wildner G, Thurau S. Unmet Needs and Future Directions in Inflammatory Eye Disease. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2016; 25:122-133. [PMID: 27070178 DOI: 10.3109/09273948.2016.1151897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE To explore the unmet needs in the management of patients with severe inflammatory eye disease (IED), future directions for research and therapy, and to develop and facilitate access and delivery of better medical care to patients with severe IED. METHODS The unmet needs and future directions in inflammatory eye disease were identified and discussed by experts in relevant disciplines at a recent international conference. RESULTS A total of 14 major unmet needs were identified and discussed by experts in the areas of ophthalmology, rheumatology, infectious disease, and internal medicine, at an international conference. The major areas discussed are summarized in this review. CONCLUSIONS Identification of unmet needs in IED is seen as a first step in implementing changes in the way we diagnose and treat patients with these sight-threatening IEDs.
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- Denis Wakefield
- a Department of Medicine , University of New South Wales , Kensington , Sydney , Australia
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- b University of Sydney, Ophthalmology, Save Sight Institute , Sydney , Australia
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- c Department of Ophthalmology , University of Munich , Munich , Germany
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- c Department of Ophthalmology , University of Munich , Munich , Germany
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Kheir V, Vaudaux J, Guex-Crosier Y. Review of the latest systemic treatments for chronic non-infectious uveitis. EXPERT REVIEW OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2016. [DOI: 10.1586/17469899.2016.1153425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Gui W, Dombrow M, Marcus I, Stowe MH, Tessier-Sherman B, Yang E, Huang JJ. Quality of Life in Patients with Noninfectious Uveitis Treated with or without Systemic Anti-inflammatory Therapy. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2014; 23:135-43. [DOI: 10.3109/09273948.2013.874445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Reiff A, Kadayifcilar S, Özen S. Rheumatic Inflammatory Eye Diseases of Childhood. Rheum Dis Clin North Am 2013; 39:801-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rdc.2013.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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