Ocular sarcoidosis
ICD-10 H22.1 · ICD-11 4B20.4

Treatment of Ocular Sarcoidosis with Anterior Uveitis

Anterior uveitis is a recognised manifestation of ocular sarcoidosis. Selecting the right treatment approach depends on the severity of anterior segment inflammation and the response to initial local measures.

Clinical Scenario

Anterior uveitis in the setting of ocular sarcoidosis. Initial management is typically local: corticosteroid eye drops to suppress anterior segment inflammation and cycloplegic eye drops to relieve pain and reduce the risk of intraocular scarring.

Treatment Approach

When local therapy is insufficient for severe or refractory disease, the protocol incorporates targeted systemic agents — including cytotoxic drugs and biologic therapy. The specific agents, sequencing, and decision criteria are outlined in the full structured protocol.

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References

  1. Anterior uveitis usually can be managed with local therapy using corticosteroid eye drops to suppress inflammation and cycloplegic eye drops to suppress pain and avoid intraocular scarring.
  2. For severe cases, infliximab has been useful.
  3. In uveitis in general – including uveitis related to sarcoidosis – either infliximab or adalimumab has been useful in refractory cases.
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