In Tunisia, VKH disease is a common cause of uveitis that predominantly affects young women. The overwhelming majority (98%) have probable or incomplete VKH disease, presenting as panuveitis or posterior uveitis. More than 50% of patients undergoing treatment with corticosteroids will maintain a VA of 20/40 or better.
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