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We sincerely appreciate the interest and feedback provided by Drs Mansour and Chan, who astutely noted that there are additional case reports of tattoo-associated uveitis in the literature not referenced in our case series. 1 Ostheimer T.A. Burkholder B.M. Leung T.G. Butler N.J. Dunn J.P. Thorne J.E. Tattoo-associated uveitis. Am J Ophthalmol. 2014; 158: 637-643 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (54) Google Scholar We originally performed our PubMed literature search in 2013 using the terms “tattoo” and “uveitis.” One such report did not describe associated tattoo inflammation and was therefore excluded, whereas all other articles identified by this search method were mentioned in our report. Drs Mansour and Chan have highlighted additional case reports that complement and enhance our original case series report. 2 Mansour A.M. Chan C.C. Recurrent uveitis preceded by swelling of skin tattoos. Am J Ophthalmol. 1991; 111: 515-516 Abstract Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (20) Google Scholar , 3 Kluger N. Sarcoidosis on tattoos: a review of the literature from 1939 to 2011. Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis. 2013; 30: 86-102 PubMed Google Scholar , 4 Bhuva A.N. Lota H.K. A 34 year old man with bilateral anterior uveitis and a rash. BMJ. 2011; (343:d6831) PubMed Google Scholar , 5 Hanada K. Chiyoya S. Katabira Y. Systemic sarcoidal reaction in tattoo. Clin Exp Dermatol. 1985; 10: 479-484 Crossref PubMed Scopus (59) Google Scholar , 6 Jacob J. Van Calster J. Skin tattoos and the development of uveitis. Acta Ophthalmol. 2013; 91: 650-652 Crossref Scopus (10) Google Scholar Tattoo-Associated UveitisAmerican Journal of OphthalmologyVol. 159Issue 2PreviewWe read with great interest the article by Ostheimer and associates.1 This is the largest series reporting 7 cases gathered over 18 months at the Ocular Immunology Service at the Wilmer Eye Institute, denoting that the discussed entity is not rare. We attribute this large number to both an increased awareness of the medical community to health hazards of tattooing and increasing numbers of subjects undergoing artistic tattooing. Full-Text PDF
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