Rheumatoid uveitis is a serious problem in rheumatology and ophthalmology due to the peculiarities of the disease – an undistinguished beginning, chronic course and a high incidence of disabling complications. The article analyzes various data on the development and nature of uveitis in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The authors describe the analysis of the results of various studies of this disease. They consider the features and results of treatment of children with rheumatoid uveitis using genetically engineered biological drugs.