The acute form of uveitis is more common in older male children and responds well to treatment. The chronic form occurs mostly in younger female children. Band Shaped Keratopathy. The central cornea is hazy due to deposition of calcium in Bowman's layer of the cornea. Because extensive damage may occur before symptoms occur, and prognosis is poor with delay in diagnosis, it is imperative to have frequent ophthalmologic evaluation to screen those patients who are at an increased risk of ocular complications.
Treatment consists of topical and oral steroids.
Systemic treatment of patients with JRA consists of joint position maintenance, strengthening exercises and rehabilitation. Anti-inflammatory agents, especially aspirin is used. Gold, hydroxychloroquine, and d-penicillamine can be used.