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This research examines how the causes and characteristics of uveitis change with age.

April 10, 2026

Age-Related Differences in the Etiology and Clinical Characteristics of Uveitis in Japan: A Retrospective Comparative Study

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This research examines how the causes and characteristics of uveitis change with age.
Conducted a retrospective comparative study in Japan
Analyzed clinical data of uveitis patients
Compared etiology and characteristics based on age groups
Younger patients show higher prevalence of immune-mediated, noninfectious uveitis
Older patients more often diagnosed with infectious and neoplastic uveitis
Age significantly influences diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to uveitis

Abstract

Uveitis exhibits a marked age-dependent shift in etiology, from immune-mediated, noninfectious diseases in younger patients to infectious and neoplastic conditions in older patients. These findings highlight the importance of incorporating age into the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to uveitis.

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Masaru Takeuchi

National Defense Medical College Hospital

Tomoyuki Oyama

National Defense Medical College Hospital

Masaya Imazeki

National Defense Medical College Hospital

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Ocular Immunology and Inflammation

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Age-Related Differences in the Etiology and Clinical Characteristics of Uveitis in Japan: A Retrospective Comparative Study

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