Richard Oluyinka Akintayo1, Olufemi Oladipo Adelowo2, Ochuko Egajifo3, Rukayyah Abisoye Popoola3, Gbenga Joshua Odunlami4, Airenakho Emorinken5, Babatunde Hakeem Olaosebikan2. 1. Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria. richocounlimited@gmail.com. 2. Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Nigeria. 3. Department of Ophthalmology, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Nigeria. 4. Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ife, Nigeria. 5. Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Irrua Specialist Hospital, Irrua, Nigeria.
Abstract
Objectives To determine the patterns, predictors and overall impact of ocular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on the health-related quality of life and disability index. METHODS: A total of 50 Nigerian patients with RA were studied. Full ocular evaluation was done to determine the presence of each defined ocular manifestation of RA. All patients completed the Medical Outcome Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and the Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) questionnaires. RESULTS: The mean ± SD age of the patients was 47.2 ± 12.5 years. A total of 42 cases of ocular diseases were found in 23 (46%) patients. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca was found in 15 (30%) patients; cataract, 13 (26%); scleritis/episcleritis, 4 (8%); disk edema, 4 (8%); glaucoma, 3 (6%); ulcerative keratitis, 1 (2%); vitreitis, 1 (2%); and macula edema, 1 (2%) patient. There is an association of the presence of ocular manifestations with the physical component summary (PCS) [T = - 3.398, P = 0.001] and the mental component summary (MCS) [T = - 2.616, 0.012] of the SF-36 but not with the HAQ-DI (T = 1.685, 0.099). Following multiple regression analysis, the predictors of the presence of ocular manifestations were age greater than 45 years and positive anti-citrullinated protein antibody. Following linear regression analyses, Steinbrocker's functional class independently predicted the PCS while both Steinbrocker's functional class and female sex predicted the MCS. CONCLUSIONS: The development of ocular disorders associated with RA is associated with a significant negative impact on the quality of life of the patients.
Objectives To determine the patterns, predictors and overall impact of ocular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on the health-related quality of life and disability index. METHODS: A total of 50 Nigerian patients with RA were studied. Full ocular evaluation was done to determine the presence of each defined ocular manifestation of RA. All patients completed the Medical Outcome Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and the Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) questionnaires. RESULTS: The mean ± SD age of the patients was 47.2 ± 12.5 years. A total of 42 cases of ocular diseases were found in 23 (46%) patients. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca was found in 15 (30%) patients; cataract, 13 (26%); scleritis/episcleritis, 4 (8%); disk edema, 4 (8%); glaucoma, 3 (6%); ulcerative keratitis, 1 (2%); vitreitis, 1 (2%); and macula edema, 1 (2%) patient. There is an association of the presence of ocular manifestations with the physical component summary (PCS) [T = - 3.398, P = 0.001] and the mental component summary (MCS) [T = - 2.616, 0.012] of the SF-36 but not with the HAQ-DI (T = 1.685, 0.099). Following multiple regression analysis, the predictors of the presence of ocular manifestations were age greater than 45 years and positive anti-citrullinated protein antibody. Following linear regression analyses, Steinbrocker's functional class independently predicted the PCS while both Steinbrocker's functional class and female sex predicted the MCS. CONCLUSIONS: The development of ocular disorders associated with RA is associated with a significant negative impact on the quality of life of the patients.
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Ocular manifestations; Quality of life; Rheumatoid arthritis
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