Ankylosing Spondylitis

1. Eyes.
Must not donate if:
Active ocular inflammation.
See Eye Disease entry for more information if the donor had recovered from inflammatory eye disease.

2. Cardiovascular Tissue.
Must not donate if:
The cardiovascular system is involved.

Autoimmune Disease
Eye Disease

Ankylosing spondylitis can affect the eyes, heart valves and the major artery of the body (aorta).

Obligatory section updated to refer to eye disease entry if ocular involvement, Link to eye disease entry added in “See if relevant” section.