Title:Ocular Inflammation and Depression: Ophthalmologists’ Perspective
Volume: 18
Issue: 16
Author(s): Hande Taylan Sekeroglu and Mehmet Ali Sekeroglu *
Affiliation:
- Ophthalmology, Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital, 06240, Ankara,Turkey
Keywords:
Anxiety, Depression, Dry eye, Inflammation, Ocular, Uveitis.
Abstract: Inflammation may act throughout all the systems in the body including the brain and contribute
to many pathological processes. This mini-review starts with a brief overview of the literature in respect
with the relation between ocular inflammation and depression. In addition, the discussion is mainly
condensed on relevant studies about two ocular diseases: uveitis and dry eye. With this review, we aim
to summarize the current evidence, potential mechanisms and to provide a clinical point of view to patients
with ocular inflammatory diseases who may also be prone to concurrent depression and depressive
symptoms.
