Anterior uveitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is inflamed in anterior uvieits
A
iris
2
Q
symptoms of acute anterior uveitis
A
unilateral pain, redness, photophobia worse when reading occurs over few hrs to days blurred vision excessive tear production
3
Q
symptoms of chronic anterior uvieits
A
recurrent episodes with less acute symptoms
blurred vision and mild redness with little pain/photophobia
4
Q
signs on examination
A
constricted, non reactive pupil posterior synechiae (eye abnormal shape) anterior chamber cells hypopynon (pus) reduced visual acuity photophobia
5
Q
how many causes of acute anterior uveitis are HLA-B27 positive
A
50%
6
Q
common associations
A
anky spond reactive arthritis psoriasis IBD sarcoidosis TB behcet's JIA
7
Q
rx
A
refer within 24 hrs. sight threatening!!!
treatment differs depending on the cause but can consist of:
cycoplegic-mydriatic drugs (paralyse ciliary body)
steroids (systemic, intraocular, IM)
