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Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie · 2d
Cohort studyCanadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie · 2026

Clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of limited and persistent uveitis cases: a population-based study.

Tina Felfeli, Luis Palma, Laura Rosella … Jessica Widdifield
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Persistent uveitis patients carry far higher overall illness burden than limited cases

Clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of limited and persistent uveitis cases: a population-based study.

Tina Felfeli … Jessica Widdifield
Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie · 2026
Purpose

To compare the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of limited and persistent uveitis cases and temporal trends in incidence in Ontario.

Methods

A retrospective population-based study using Ontario health administrative data identifying individuals with limited or persistent uveitis.

n = 289 031 limited and 41 482
Results

most had multiple significant health conditions, far more than in short-term cases

16.2%
Limited (moderate-high
86%
Persistent (moderate-h
More results

Between 2000 and 2023, 289 031 limited and 41 482 persistent uveitis cases were identified, with mean index ages of 56.8 (SD 21.0) and 58.3 (SD 20.3) years, respectively.

A higher proportion of children and youth were identified with limited duration uveitis.

More results

Sex distribution was similar between groups, and 89%-91% of cases resided in urban areas.

Persistent cases also had substantially higher resource utilization than limited uveitis cases.

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Conclusion · 1 of 2

This study highlights significant age-related trends in uveitis incidence, including an increase in pediatric cases and a high incidence of uveitis among the elderly.

Conclusion · 2 of 2

Age-specific health care strategies and resource planning are essential for adapting interventions and ensuring timely access to care.

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