Abstract
Uveitis is a common association of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) that has previously been characterized by poor visual prognosis with limited options for effective treatment. Since corticosteroid treatment is not a preferred long-term option for most patients with this condition, systemic immunosuppressive therapy is frequently employed. The medical options for the treatment of JIA-associated uveitis have recently expanded beyond conventional immunosuppressive drugs to the biological agents. The biological drugs that are most commonly employed for JIA-associated uveitis are the tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors. Other biological agents that have been used to treat the disease include drugs that target cytokine receptors, lymphocyte antigens and lymphocyte co-stimulation signals. This Mini Review highlights recent developments in the medical treatment of JIA-associated uveitis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 124-127 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Ophthalmic Research |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2015 |
Keywords
- Uveitis
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Biological agents