Stiff, painful and inflamed joints characterize arthritis. The autoimmune process which mainly affects joints can also affect other organs like eyes, lungs, skin, heart and blood vessels. Here is an attempt to discuss few important ophthalmic complications of arthritis. Arthritis, an autoimmune disease characterized by stiff, painful and inflamed joints. As like other chronic diseases, arthritis has an effect on various body organs which mainly include eyes, lungs, skin, heart and blood vessels.
Similarly, the medications used for the management of chronic disease could possibly the reason behind few complications. Depression is also a major effect of various chronic disease including rheumatoid arthritis. Early recognition and early management always help to minimize such complications. The Ophthalmic complications associated with arthritis: Any inflammation which affects collagen…
