Cataratas en reumatología.
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| Title: | Cataratas en reumatología. |
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| Alternate Title: | Cataracts in rheumatology. |
| Authors: | Lascurain, Leslie1, Alberto Barragán-Garfias, Jorge2, Ruiz-Cruz, Matilde3 mruizcgala@yahoo.com.mx |
| Source: | Medicina Interna de México. jul/ago2022, Vol. 38 Issue 4, p831-839. 9p. |
| Subjects: | CATARACT, RHEUMATOLOGY, STEROIDS, UVEITIS, OPHTHALMOLOGISTS |
| Abstract (English): | Cataracts are the leading cause of reversible blindness in developing countries, their causes are varied, some are secondary to medications (such as the steroids), or eye diseases like uveitis, which might be associated in some cases with rheumatic conditions. The precise mechanism by which steroids promote cataracts development is not yet known, although it is relevant to be aware of this adverse effect in patients receiving these treatments. The relationship between cataracts and uveitis is important, as it is a common complication in this setting. Surgical management in these cases is more complex compared to those in which concomitant uveitis is not present. The aim of this review is to highlight the relationship and importance of a multidisciplinary approach between ophthalmologists and rheumatologists for providing an adequate management, and achievement of a good visual prognosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Spanish): | Las cataratas son la principal causa de ceguera reversible en países en vías de desarrollo, sus causas son variadas, algunas de ellas son secundarias a medicamentos (como los esteroides) o a enfermedades oftalmológicas, como uveítis, algunas asociadas con enfermedades reumáticas. Aún no se conoce el mecanismo por el que los esteroides favorecen su aparición y, a pesar de ello, es importante tener en cuenta este efecto adverso en pacientes que reciben estos medicamentos. La relación entre cataratas y uveítis parece ser una complicación común y el tratamiento quirúrgico en estos casos es más complejo. El objetivo de esta revisión es destacar la relación e importancia del manejo multidisciplinario entre oftalmólogos y reumatólogos para propiciar un mejor pronóstico visual en los pacientes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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