Ocular sarcoidosis, which can lead to blindness, affects 25-50% of sarcoidosis patients. "Risk factors for ocular sarcoidosis have not been well studied," said lead author Adam Janot, ...

Ocular sarcoidosis can occur in any anatomic location of the eye, and it may be chronic with an insidious presentation. Clinical suspicion should prompt further workup, ...

Ocular sarcoidosis is prevalent in Thailand and our findings suggest that possibly more patients with sarcoidosis would be identified if diagnosis was thought of and ancillary tests were performed.

Cigarette smoking and male sex are significant risk factors for developing ocular sarcoidosis, according to a study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

Ocular involvement assumes a prominent role among the manifestations of sarcoidosis, the incidence varying widely from 9 to 64 per cent in the reported series, depending on the mode of study. 5 ...

Learn about sarcoidosis and its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and potential complications. ... The doctor may also recommend seeing an eye doctor, such as an ophthalmologist, ...

About one in a thousand people get sarcoidosis and many may not realize they have it. ... and eye problems, we typically use steroids as the first line of treatment, ...

CHICAGO, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As devastating wildfires and smoke sweep across California, the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) urges individuals to prioritize their immediate ...

CHICAGO, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As clean up continues from January’s devastating Los Angeles wildfires, the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is joining with Walgreens ...