Does lowering hyperhomocysteinemia by folic acid beneficial for oculo-Behcet's disease? A pilot study.

Objective: To determine the effect of folic acid supplementation in Behçet's disease (BD) patients with ocular involvement associated with hyperhomocysteinemia (Hhcys).

Patients And Methods: 19 BD patients, all with uveitis and/or retinal vasculitis associated with Hhcys (plasma hcy > 15 micromol/l) were prospectively included. Patients were divided into 2 groups.