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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common form of systemic vasculitis that causes visual loss in the elderly. This review highlights current concepts dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and visual prognosis of patients with GCA. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent evidence suggests that recovery of visual function in patients with visual loss from GCA is poor. An algorithm has been constructed to assist clinicians in the evaluation and management of patients suspected of having GCA. SUMMARY: Despite a number of new adjunctive agents, corticosteroids remain the standard treatment in patients with GCA.
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