Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness Measurements: Uveitis, A Major Confounding Factor

Uveitis is a major confounding factor in assessing the thickness of the RNFL. A significant thickening of the RNFL was found in patients with active uveitis and a greater RNFL thickness than anticipated in patients with uveitic glaucoma. These data raise concerns about the comparative value of RNFL scans as a method to detect and monitor glaucoma in uveitic eyes.