Rheumatoid a is an autoimmune disorder in which the autoimmune system of the body mistakenly demands its own tissues. The presentation of rheumatoid are: Tender swollen stiff joints Pai and tenderness is more in morning and after activity Fever fatigue and loss of appetite The ocular manifestations of rheumatoid are Peripheral corneal thinning Central opacification Sclerokeratits Sclerosing keratitis Scleritis Episcleritis Scleromalacia perforans Silent perforation of cornea KC sicca Uveitis is not a feature of rheumatoid an itis feature of ankylosing spondylitis Other complications are due to drugs used in the form of hydroxychloroquine and corticosteroids.
They are Cataract Optic neuropathy Extraocular muscle palsies Orbit apex syndrome Share your opinion.
