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Adherence to Treatment in Chronic Uveitis: Insights from the MARS-5 Assessment

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  • Mehtap Caglayan

  • Dilbade Yıldız Ekinci

  • Betül Dertsiz Kozan

  • March 2, 2026

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    Chronic uveitis can lead to severe visual impairment and requires long-term treatment to manage inflammation and prevent complications.

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    Medication adherence is crucial for effective uveitis management, as poor adherence can increase relapse rates and treatment costs.

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    The study utilized the MARS-5 scale to assess medication adherence among 114 adult patients with chronic uveitis.

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    Participants scoring below the maximum on the MARS-5 scale completed a questionnaire identifying barriers to adherence.

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    The study aims to optimize clinical care and improve patient education by understanding adherence challenges in uveitis treatment.

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Adherence to Treatment in Chronic Uveitis: Insights from the MARS-5 Assessment

  • by Mehtap Caglayan, Dilbade Yıldız Ekinci, Betül Dertsiz Kozan

  • March 2, 2026

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