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Incidence of Macular Edema in a Uveitis Population
Sponsor: Aalborg University Hospital
Summary
Macular edema from uveitis is a serious condition that can lead to vision loss. Uveitis is an inflammation inside the eye, and macular edema is when fluid builds up in the central part of the retina, called the macula, which is crucial for clear vision. This fluid buildup can blur vision, sometimes severely. Managing this condition can be challenging and may require several treatments to reduce the fluid and protect sight. While we know macular edema is a common cause of vision loss in uveitis, there's limited data on how often it affects people in Europe
Official title: Incidence of Macular Edema in a Uveitis Population of 1500 Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1550
Start Date
2024-05-01
Completion Date
2025-02-01
Last Updated
2024-11-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Local and systemical treatment
Evaluating the management of the edema including topical/local treatment (dexamethasone and NSAID, periocular injections, and dexamethasone intravitreal implant) and systemic treatment (prednisolone, DMARD, and biological agents, for example TNF-alpha inhibitors and interleukin-6 inhibitors). Moreover, the duration of any treatment as well as numbers of injections or implants.
Locations (1)
Aalborg University Hospital
Aalborg, North Denmark, Denmark