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ArticleJournal of ophthalmic inflammation and infection2025

Treatment outcomes of a Swiss non-infectious paediatric uveitis cohort: retrospective study over ten years.

Jeanne Martine Gunzinger, Seraina Palmer Sarott, Fabio Meier, Christian Böni, Alice Kitay, Brigitte Simonsz-Tóth, Christina Gerth-Kahlert

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  1. Ophthalmic manifestation of bilateral ocular toxocariasis: a case-series.Journal of ophthalmic inflammation and infection · 2026
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Jeanne Martine GunzingerDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 24, Zurich, 8091, Switzerland. Jeanne.gunzinger@gmail.com.
Seraina Palmer SarottDepartment of Paediatric Rheumatology, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Fabio MeierAugenzentrum Witikon, Zurich, Switzerland.
Christian BöniAugenarztpraxis Bremgarten, Bremgarten, Switzerland.
Alice KitayDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 24, Zurich, 8091, Switzerland.
Brigitte Simonsz-TóthDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 24, Zurich, 8091, Switzerland.
Christina Gerth-KahlertDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 24, Zurich, 8091, Switzerland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionPaediatric uveitis treatment recommendations suggest a step-up treatment approach starting with topical treatment, followed by antimetabolites and thereafter biologics. With this study, we are investigating the safety and efficacy of the current treatment approach in a large cohort. MATERIAL AND

methodsSingle center retrospective study. Patients with non-infectious uveitis under the age of 18 years at first presentation, between January 2012 and June 2022, were eligible for inclusion. Data extracted from the electronic health records included age at first presentation, sex, involved eye segment, visual acuity (VA), complications, associated systemic disease, treatments, and number of consultations. Cases were grouped according to their final treatment regime (topical only, methotrexate, TNF alpha inhibitor, other). VA outcome, treatment response, adverse events, and frequency of consultations were evaluated. The study was approved by the local ethics committee.

results64 non-infectious paediatric uveitis cases were included. Age at first diagnosis ranged from 2 to 17 years, with a two-peak distribution, 52% were male. Anterior uveitis was the most common presentation, followed by intermediate uveitis, posterior uveitis, and panuveitis. Topical treatment achieved remission in 23%, anti-metabolites in 12%, and escalation to TNF alpha inhibitors in 30%. Alternative treatments or observation only were documented in 16% and 17%, respectively. Median duration from first presentation to the start of anti-metabolite or TNF alpha inhibitor were 115 days and 269 days, respectively. There was a median of eight consultations during the first year of follow up. Frequency of consultations during the first year increased with every treatment escalation. VA outcome did not differ between the different treatment groups.

conclusionThe step-up treatment approach shows a safe profile in regards to VA outcome. Methotrexate presents a high rate of treatment failure and adverse effects. Adalimumab and infliximab are effective and safe. Timely treatment escalation might lower treatment burden for affected children, their families, and health care providers.

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AdalimumabChildrenMethotrexatePaediatricTNF alpha inhibitorUveitis

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PMCPMC12062484

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