Medical management of uveitis - current trends

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2013 Jun;61(6):277-83. doi: 10.4103/0301-4738.114099.

Abstract

Uveitis is a challenging disease to treat. Corticosteroids have been used in the treatment of uveitis for many years. Immunosuppressives are gaining momentum in recent years in the treatment of uveitis. In this article we present an overview of current treatment of uveitis and the major breakthroughs and advances in drugs and ocular drug delivery systems in the treatment of uveitis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Ophthalmology / trends*
  • Uveitis / drug therapy*
  • Uveitis / immunology

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Immunosuppressive Agents