The Pathogenesis and Treatment of Autoimmune Uveitis
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https://doi.org/10.53469/jcmp.2025.07(02).09Keywords:
Uveitis, Immunity, Traditional Chinese medicine, TreatmentAbstract
Uveitis is an inflammatory reaction that occurs in intraocular tissues. Among them, non-infectious uveitis is a T cell-mediated autoimmune inflammatory response, but its pathogenesis is not fully understood. This article reviews its pathogenesis and treatment progress.
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