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Uveites Flashcards

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1
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What is uveitis?

A

Inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye.

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True or False: Uveitis can be caused by infections, autoimmune diseases, or trauma.

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True

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What are the three main parts of the uvea?

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The iris, ciliary body, and choroid.

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Fill in the blank: Uveitis can lead to ________ vision loss if not treated promptly.

A

Permanent

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What are common symptoms of uveitis?

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Eye redness, pain, light sensitivity, and blurred vision.

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What is the main goal of treating uveitis?

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To reduce inflammation and preserve vision.

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True or False: Uveitis is more common in older adults.

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False

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What is the standard treatment for uveitis?

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Corticosteroid eye drops.

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What is the most serious complication of uveitis?

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Vision loss.

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What is the term for inflammation of the iris?

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Anterior uveitis.

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What is the term for inflammation of the ciliary body?

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Intermediate uveitis.

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What is the term for inflammation of the choroid?

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Posterior uveitis.

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What type of uveitis affects all parts of the uvea?

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Panuveitis.

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True or False: Uveitis is usually a chronic condition.

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True

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What is the most common cause of uveitis in developed countries?

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Autoimmune diseases.

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What is the term for uveitis caused by trauma?

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Traumatic uveitis.

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Fill in the blank: Uveitis is a leading cause of ________ in developed countries.

A

Blindness

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What is the term for recurrent episodes of uveitis?

A

Chronic uveitis.

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Q

True or False: Uveitis can be associated with systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

A

True

20
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What imaging tests may be used to diagnose uveitis?

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Fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography.

21
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What is the term for inflammation of both eyes?

A

Bilateral uveitis.

22
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True or False: Uveitis is more common in females than males.

A

True

23
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What is the term for inflammation of the entire uveal tract?

A

Diffuse uveitis.

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What is the term for inflammation of the uveal tract with the presence of cells and flare in the anterior chamber?

A

Granulomatous uveitis.

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