P082 OCULAR EVALUATIONS IN INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE: STEROID USE AND PATIENT ETHNICITY INFLUENCE REFERRAL RATES

Approximately 4-10% of individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) will have ocular manifestations. In addition, steroid use is associated with ophthalmologic complications. Annual ophthalmology evaluations are recommended for all IBD patients. However, it is uncertain if IBD patients are consistently referred for eye examinations. This study evaluated the frequency of ophthalmology referrals in IBD patients and the rate of eye disease.

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