De Novo Uveitis in the Colombian Elderly Population: Characteristics and Comparison with Patients Under 60 Years of Age

Abstract

ABSTRACT Purpose To describe the differences between de novo uveitis in elderly patients (≥60 years of age) and younger patients (< 60 years of age) in Colombia. Methods Observational, analytic, cross-sectional study. Results In the elderly group, idiopathic was the most common type of uveitis, followed by immune-mediated and infectious uveitis.No masquerade syndromes were diagnosed. Elderly patients had worse average visual acuities than young. Significant differences between both groups were observed in corneal edema, macular edema, cataract, glaucoma, and epiretinal membrane. Additionally, there were differences in the drugs used, such as topical hypotensive drugs, ocular lubricants, topical steroids, methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine, and adalimumab. Conclusion The present study demonstrated significant differences between elderly and young Colombian patients with de novo uveitis. The ophthalmologists should be aware of these patterns of presentation, which would help reach an adequate diagnosis and prevent complications based on the characteristics of each group.