Impact of Anti-TNF α Treatment on Persistent Non-Infectious Uveitis in Children in Saudi Arabia - Takeaways - MDSpire

Impact of Anti-TNF α Treatment on Persistent Non-Infectious Uveitis in Children in Saudi Arabia

  • By

  • Abeer Aljahdali

  • Abrar A. Alhawsawi

  • Maram Alenazi

  • Moustafa S. Magliyah

  • Hassan Al-Dhibi

  • January 17, 2026

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    Pediatric uveitis is a rare but serious condition, comprising less than 10% of uveitis cases, with high risks of vision-threatening complications.

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    Anti-TNF-α therapies, such as Infliximab and Adalimumab, have shown promise in managing refractory non-infectious uveitis in children.

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    This study evaluated the effectiveness of anti-TNF-α treatment in children with chronic uveitis at a tertiary eye hospital in Saudi Arabia.

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    A total of 32 Saudi patients were included, with a mean follow-up duration of 7.6 years, highlighting the long-term management of the condition.

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    The study adhered to ethical guidelines and utilized standardized classifications to assess treatment outcomes and inflammatory activity.

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Impact of Anti-TNF α Treatment on Persistent Non-Infectious Uveitis in Children in Saudi Arabia

  • by Abeer Aljahdali, Abrar A. Alhawsawi, Maram Alenazi, Moustafa S. Magliyah, Hassan Al-Dhibi

  • January 17, 2026

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