Colombian ocular infectious epidemiology study (COIES): presumed ocular tuberculosis incidence and sociodemographic characterization, 2015-2020.

Purpose: This study aims to describe the incidence and geographical distribution of presumed ocular tuberculosis (POTB) in Colombia between 2015 and 2020 based on the Colombian Ministry of Health and Social Protection data.

Methods: We conducted a claims-based study using the Integrated Social Protection Information System database from the Colombian Ministry of Health. We used the specific code of the International Classification of Diseases for Ocular Tuberculosis (A18.

A new look into uveitis in Colombia: changes in distribution patterns and clinical characteristics over the last 25 years.

Purpose: To describe the distribution patterns and clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed with uveitis at a specialized uveitis center in Bogotá, Colombia, from 2013 to 2021 and compare these patterns with the previously reported between 1996 and 2006.

Methods: We performed an observational descriptive cross-sectional study systematically reviewing clinical records of patients attending between 2013 and 2021. Data were analyzed and compared with previous reports.

Ocular Manifestations Related to Antibodies Positivity and Inflammatory Biomarkers in a Rheumatological Cohort.

Purpose: Ocular involvement is frequent in autoimmune diseases and even can be the first manifestation. There are multiple descriptions in the literature around the world regarding this topic. However, we evidenced a lack of studies analyzing the relationship between the ocular manifestations and systemic biomarkers, especially in Latinamerica.

Clinical patterns and risk factors in scleritis: a multicentric study in Colombia.

Purpose: This study aims to describe the clinical characteristics of scleritis in a large cohort of Colombian patients and identify factors associated with the clinical presentation.

Methods: Retrospective case series of patients with scleritis from 2015 to 2020. Clinical records were obtained from seven uveitis referral centers in Colombia.

Colombian Ocular Infectious Epidemiology Study (COIES): Ocular Toxoplasmosis Incidence and Sociodemographic Characterization, 2015-2019.

Objectives: This study aims to describe the incidence of ocular involvement in patients with toxoplasmosis and describe the sociodemographic characteristics by age, sex, and region in Colombia, based on the National Health Registry of data between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2019.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study using the Integrated Social Protection Information System database from the Colombian Ministry of Health, the unique official database in the country. We used the International Classification of Diseases for all codes of toxoplasmosis with a specific filter for ocular toxoplasmosis (OT) from 2015 to 2019 to estimate the incidence and the demographic status of the disease in Colombia.

Colombian Ocular Infectious Epidemiology Study (COIES): Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus prevalence and sociodemographic characterization, 2015-2019.

Objectives: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO) and describe the sociodemographic disease distribution by age, sex, and region in Colombia using National Health Registry data between January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2019.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study using the Integrated Social Protection Information System database from the Colombian Ministry of Health, the unique official database in the country. We used the specific code of the International Classification of Diseases for HZO (B02.

Incidence, prevalence, and demographic characteristics of ocular cicatricial pemphigoid in Colombia: data from the National Health Registry 2009-2019.

Aim: To provide an epidemiological characterization of ocular cicatricial pemphigoid (OCP) in Colombia.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study using SISPRO. We applied the specific code of the International Classification of Diseases for Ocular Pemphigoid, from 2009-2019 to estimate prevalence, incidence, and the demographic status of the disease in Colombia.

Ocular adverse events from pharmacological treatment in patients with multiple sclerosis-A systematic review of the literature.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to review the scientific evidence and describe the ocular treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) related to pharmacological treatment in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Methods: A systematic review of literature was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis guidelines in the MEDLINE, LILACS, EMBASE, and COCHRANE databases. Articles were filtered based on title and abstract considering the selection criteria and subsequently filtered by full-text reading.

Severe sequelae in bilateral acute iris transillumination syndrome secondary to the use of oral moxifloxacin: a case report.

Background: Moxifloxacin is a fourth-generation fluoroquinolone used as a second-line treatment for multiple bacterial infections. Uveitis has been described as an adverse effect related to this medication. Although several case reports have been published describing uveitis and bilateral acute iris transillumination syndrome related to moxifloxacin, we present a unique case of a patient with severe sequelae associated with bilateral acute iris transillumination syndrome secondary to the use of oral moxifloxacin.

Ocular Manifestations in Colombian Patients with Systemic Rheumatologic Diseases.

Purpose: To establish the prevalence of ocular involvement in a Colombian population with rheumatologic diseases.

Design: Observational cross-sectional study.

Methods: We included a probabilistic sample size of 797 patients who attended a rheumatologic disease center in Bogotá, Colombia.

Intermediate Uveitis Etiology, Complications, Treatment, and Outcomes in a Colombian Uveitis Referral Center.

Purpose: To analyze the etiology, clinical characteristics, complications, treatments, and outcomes of patients with intermediate uveitis examined in a uveitis referral center in Bogotá, Colombia.

Patients And Methods: We conducted a retrospective descriptive study. We reviewed systematically the clinical records of patients attending a uveitis referral center in Bogotá, Colombia from 2013 to 2020.

Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Sjögren's Syndrome, and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis as a Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome: A case report.

Purpose: To present a rare and novel association of Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Sjögren's Syndrome, and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis as a Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome.

Case Report: A 43-year-old Colombian female, presented with corneal ulcers, associated with trichiasis. At the ophthalmological examination forniceal shortening OU and symblepharon OD was found.

Referral Process in Patients with Uveitis: A Challenge in the Health System.

Purpose: To describe the evaluation and referral process from a group of patients with uveitis presented at a specialized uveitis center in Bogotá, Colombia.

Methods: An observational descriptive cross-sectional study was performed. After applying the selection criteria, 315 clinical records were recovered.

High Prevalence of Abnormal Ocular Surface Tests in a Healthy Pediatric Population.

Purpose: To describe ocular surface characteristics and tests' results in a healthy pediatric population.

Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study with 60 healthy children, obtaining consent, OSDI and screen use survey and conducting ocular surface tests. Statistical univariate analysis for categorical and quantitative variables was made.

Ocular Toxoplasmosis in Africa: A Narrative Review of the Literature.

Purpose: To present a narrative review about ocular toxoplasmosis epidemiology, disease burden and prevalent African parasitic strains.

Methods: An initial search for MeSH terms was conducted with a posterior advanced search in two electronic databases. Full text reading was performed.

Anterior Uveitis Due to Intracameral Moxifloxacin: A Case Report.

: To report a case of a drug-induced anterior uveitis secondary to the use ofintracameral moxifloxacin.: A 64-year-old Colombian male patient presented with severe ocular pain and photophobia in his left eye 15 days after cataract surgery. In the ophthalmology and glaucoma specialist evaluation, pigment dispersion in the anterior chamber and camerular angle, severe anterior segment inflammation, and elevated intraocular pressure were observed.