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Interferon Controls Behcet’s Disease

Posted By Dr. Ari Weitzner On April 12, 2011 @ 5:28 am In Uveitis | Comments Disabled

Archives: Behcet’s disease is an uncommon inflammatory disease which can cause loss of vision.  Researchers found that giving interferon in a dose-escalating fashion was successful in controlling the disease in 95%. Avoiding steroids, with their serious side-effects, is always welcome news.


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