Incidence and Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidal Ideation in Patients with Uveitis and Scleritis in the TriNetX Database

Key Points

• The aim is to assess the incidence and prevalence of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation in patients with uveitis and scleritis.
• Utilized TriNetX database for data collection
• Analyzed patient demographics and diagnoses
• Evaluated psychiatric conditions associated with ocular complications
• Considered the impact of systemic corticosteroids on mental health
• Patients with uveitis or scleritis show significantly higher rates of depression and anxiety
• Evidence indicates a connection between ocular complications and increased mental health issues
• Systemic corticosteroid use correlates with greater instances of suicidal ideation

Abstract