What are the symptoms of vogt-koyanagi-harada disease?

Symptoms of VOGT-KOYANAGI-HARADA DISEASE are: (1) Eye pain. (2) Bloodshot eyes. (3) Fatigue. (4) Hair loss. (5) Blind spots or blind areas in vision. (6) Excessive grey or white hair. (7) Eyes are sensitive to bright light

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Dr. Mimura Graduated from the Osaka Medical College and obtained his ophthalmologist certification in 2007. He opened an outpatient clinic for oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Osaka Kaijo Hospital. Subsequently, he was appointed as the assistant professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical College, in 2014. He then served an international fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California State University, San Diego. Since then, he has been appointed as Lecturer in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Osaka Medical College and Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital. Dr. Mimura is currently the Director of Oculofacial Clinic Osaka, where he specializes in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease?

This disease occurs when the body's own immune system accidentally attacks a particular type of pigment cells called "melanocytes". The eyes are often affected, causing blurring of vision, flashing lights, or floaters. Other areas that can be affected include the inner ear, causing loss of hearing. The surface layer of the brain can also be affected, causing headaches and neck stiffness.

Symptoms of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease

Eye pain
Bloodshot eyes
Fatigue
Hair loss
Blind spots or blind areas in vision
Excessive grey or white hair
Eyes are sensitive to bright light

Questions your doctor may ask to check for Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease

Do you have eye pain?
Do you have bloodshot (red) eyes?
Do you feel fatigued?
Have you felt that you are losing more hair recently?
Do you have partial loss of vision?

Treatment for Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease

This condition is usually treated with strong immune-suppressing medicines initially. As the disease becomes controlled, the doctor may change the type of medication and lower the dose.