Treatment of Reactive Arthritis in Anterior Uveitis

Anterior uveitis is a severe ocular manifestation of reactive arthritis (ReA). When it occurs — particularly in a recurrent pattern that does not respond adequately to topical therapy — the clinical approach requires escalation beyond local treatment.

Clinical scenario: Reactive arthritis presenting with anterior uveitis. Anterior uveitis represents the second most frequent ocular complication of ReA after conjunctivitis, affecting approximately 12% of patients with the condition.

Treatment approach

The structured protocol for this scenario involves systemic glucocorticoid administration as a key therapeutic measure. The complete regimen — including agent selection, sequencing, and criteria for use — is available in the full protocol.

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References

Anterior uveitis is a severe manifestation of ReA, second to conjunctivitis in frequency, affecting about 12% of patients with ReA.
In the case of recurrent uveitis not responding to topical treatment, as well as cardiac involvement in the form of heart conduction disturbances, systemic glucocorticoid administration is recommended.

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