uvea

Question 1

Describe the signs and symptoms of uveitis

Answer 1

Signs - dilated blood vessels, circumlimbal flush, miosis, aqueous flare, hypopyon, posterior synechiae
Symptoms- pain, photophobia slightly reduced va

Question 2

Signs and symptoms of intermediate uveitis

Answer 2

Signs - vitreous cells, snow banking
Symptoms - floaters, reduced va, no pain, redness or photophobia

Question 3

Describe the signs and symptoms of posterior uveitis

Answer 3

Signs - vitreitis, choroiditis, retinitis and vasculitis
Symptoms - floaters, reduced vision, no pain, redness or photophobia

Question 4

What is the cause of each uveitis symptoms

Answer 4

Miosis - sphincter spasm
Hypopyon - due to white blood cells
Aqueous flare due to proteins from iris blood vessels
Posterior synechiae - due to iris adhesion

Question 5

Describe the management of uveitis

Answer 5

Urgent referral to HES - letter to gp, ophthalmology will insert a mydratic and topical steroids, may prescribe systemic steroids and ophthalmologist will observe.

Question 6

What systemic conditions cause uveitis

Answer 6

Rheumatoid arthritis
Ms
Inflammatory bowel disease
Posterior synechiae
Active arthritis