Anterior uveitis Flashcards
What is anterior uveitis?
Anterior uveitis, also known as iritis, is inflammation of the anterior portion of the uvea, comprising the iris and ciliary body.
What are the features of anterior uveitis?
Features include acute onset, ocular discomfort and pain, small or irregular pupil, intense photophobia, blurred vision, red eye, lacrimation, ciliary flush, hypopyon, and initially normal visual acuity that may become impaired.
What are the associated conditions with anterior uveitis?
Associated conditions include ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, Behcet’s disease, and sarcoidosis.
What is the management of anterior uveitis?
Management includes urgent review by ophthalmology, cycloplegics (e.g., Atropine, cyclopentolate), and steroid eye drops.
What are the types of uveitis?
The four types of uveitis are anterior uveitis, intermediate uveitis, posterior uveitis, and panuveitis.
What are the causes of anterior uveitis?
Causes include ankylosing spondylitis, idiopathic juvenile arthritis, multiple sclerosis, SLE, inflammatory bowel disease, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, reactive arthritis, and infections such as herpes, tuberculosis, syphilis, and HIV.
What are the clinical features of anterior uveitis?
Patients typically present with red eye, pain, blurred vision, photophobia, and increased lacrimation. The pupil may be irregular due to synechiae.
What is the presentation of anterior uveitis?
Patients present with red eye, pain, blurred vision, photophobia, and increased lacrimation. Conjunctival injection is often concentrated around the cornea.
What are the systemic causes of anterior uveitis?
Systemic causes include ankylosing spondylitis, idiopathic juvenile arthritis, multiple sclerosis, SLE, inflammatory bowel disease, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, reactive arthritis, and infections like herpes, tuberculosis, syphilis, and HIV.
