Zheng Xian Thng, Albert John Bromeo, S Saeed Mohammadi, Anadi Khatri, Anh N T Tran, Amir Akhavanrezayat, Ngoc T T Than, Khiem S Nguyen, Woong-Sun Yoo, Azadeh Mobasserian, Christopher Chi Mong Or, Quan Dong Nguyen
INTRODUCTION: Uveitis is a heterogeneous group of ocular conditions characterized by inflammation of the uveal tract. It is a leading cause of blindness in developed countries and exerts significant psychological, social, and economic impact on both patients and the larger society. While there are numerous pharmacotherapy options, posterior segment noninfectious uveitis remains a significant challenge to treat due to its severity, chronicity, and high recurrence rates. AREAS COVERED: The index review highlights the unmet needs of uveitis pharmacotherapy and its research and the shortcomings of existing ocular and systemic therapeutic options for noninfectious uveitis...
December 2023: Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs