Anterior Uveitis Flashcards
1
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What is Anterior uveitis
A
Inflammation of uvea= ciliary body, iris and choroid. (also called iritis)
2
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What causes Iritis?
A
Autoimmune Infection Trauma Ischaemia Malignancy
3
Q
What do inflammatory cells in the ant chamber of eye cause in iritis?
A
Floaters
4
Q
What is autoimmune iritis associated with?
A
HLA B27 so
Ank Spond
IBD
Reactive arthritis
5
Q
What is chronic ant uveitis associated with?
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Sarcoid Syphilis Lyme disease TB Herpes
6
Q
How does iritis present?
A
Unilateral Dull, ache pain Reduced acuity Floaters and flashes Ciliary flush (ring of red) Constricted pupil Photophobia due to muscle spasm Pain on movement Tears Abnormal shaped pupil due to adhesions
7
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How is iritis managed?
A
Ful slit lamp examination same day Steroids Cyclopentolate or atropine drops to dilate pupil Immunosupressants Laser therapy
