Laser Flare Photometry to Monitor Childhood Chronic Uveitis: A Preliminary Report of a Monocentric Italian Experience

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Comparative study of laser flare photometry versus slit-lamp cell measurement in pediatric chronic non-infectious anterior uveitis

F. Nilufer Yalcindag et al.

Summary: Laser flare photometry (LFP) has predictive value in monitoring the course of intraocular inflammation and the occurrence of ocular complications in children with chronic anterior uveitis.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY (2023)

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Challenges and management of childhood noninfectious chronic uveitis

Ilaria Maccora et al.

Summary: Childhood uveitis is a serious condition that can lead to blindness if not properly recognized and treated. This review discusses the main causes, diagnostic approach, risk factors, and difficulties in eye examination for childhood uveitis. The treatment options for childhood uveitis are also discussed in terms of choice, timing, and withdrawal.

EXPERT REVIEW OF CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY (2023)

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Childhood Chronic Idiopathic Uveitis in a Multicentre International Cohort

Ilaria Maccora et al.

Summary: This study reports the demographic, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of children with idiopathic non-infectious uveitis (iNIU) in a multicentric retrospective study. The results show that the majority of patients have a significant improvement in vision at 3 years, but 1 in 6 had impaired vision or blindness in their worse eye.

OCULAR IMMUNOLOGY AND INFLAMMATION (2023)

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Laser Flare Photometry: A Useful Tool for Monitoring Patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-associated Uveitis

Raphaelle Ores et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the LFP values in patients with JIA-associated uveitis and found that a decrease of LFP value >= 50% after 1 month of intensified treatment is a good early prognostic factor, indicating fewer ocular complications and better visual acuity.

OCULAR IMMUNOLOGY AND INFLAMMATION (2022)

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Quantification of Anterior Chamber Cells in Children With Uveitis Using Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography

Edmund Tsui et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility of using AS-OCT to measure anterior chamber cells in children with uveitis and compared different acquisition modes. The results showed that AS-OCT can reliably quantify anterior chamber cells in children with uveitis, with excellent reliability between different graders and acquisition modes.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY (2022)

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Laser flare and cell photometry to measure inflammation after cataract surgery: a tool to predict the risk of cystoid macular edema

Michele De Maria et al.

Summary: This study aimed to review the adoption of LFCP in modern cataract surgery and analyze inflammation, finding evidence of a correlation between LFCP values and the risk of CME development.

INTERNATIONAL OPHTHALMOLOGY (2021)

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