History and Objectives: Due to the prevalence of Behcet's disease and the importance of ocular complications and lack of information the present epidemiologic of ocular complication of Behcet's disease was studied in 1998.

Materials and Methods: A descriptive study was carried on 200 patients with Behcet's disease. Personal records and ocular complications were recorded.

Results: From a total of 200 patients, 58.5% were male and 41.5% were female. The mean age was 31.5 years (Range 5-58 years). Uveitis was the most common ocular complication in both sexes (87%), followed by retinal vasculitis (58.7%), cataract (38%), optic atrophy (24.5%) and episcleritis (7.7%) in patients under age of 30 years, macular edema, between 30-39, uveitis and over 40 years of age. Cataract was the most prevalent complication (P<0.001).

Conclusion: Ocular Behcet's disease is usually associated with bilateral vision impairment and is a major problem Behcet's disease, which require specific diagnosis and treatment.