Gender and Ocular Manifestations of Connective Tissue Diseases and Systemic Vasculitides

Ocular manifestations are present in many connective tissue diseases which are characterized by an immune system that is directed against self. In this paper, we review the ocular findings in various connective tissue diseases and systemic vasculitides and highlight gender differences in each diseas...

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Main Authors: Maria M. Choudhary, Rula A. Hajj-Ali, Careen Y. Lowder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/403042