Ocular manifestations of vasculitis

Systemic necrotizing vasculitis is characterized by inflammation of blood v essels and often affects the eyes. Ocular manifestations of vasculitis may involve any part of the eye or orbit. The frequency of ocular involvement g enerally is dependent on the size and type of blood vessels affected by the vasculitis. This article reviews the major types of ocular inflammation an d then addresses the ocular manifestations of specific systemic vasculitide s.