Table 2

HLA-B27 antigen and the duration and laterality of uveitis

Classification No of patients tested for HLA-B27/total no No of HLA-B27 positive in tested (%)
Acute/recurrent unilateral92/11173 (79)
Acute/recurrent bilateral17/182 (12)
Chronic unilateral30/362 (7)
Chronic bilateral47/554 (9)
Total186/22081 (44)