Uveitis Flashcards
1
Q
Define uveitis
A
inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
2
Q
what is a major association of uveitis?
A
HLA-B27 association
3
Q
what conditions can present with uveitis due to HLA-B27 association ?
A
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Reactive arthritis
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn’s disease
- Bechet’s disease
- Sarcoidosis
4
Q
how can injury cause uveitis?
A
• Sympathetic Ophthalmia
5
Q
presenting symptoms of uveitis?
A
- Acute onset
- Ocular discomfort and pain
- Pupil may be small and irregular
- Photophobia
- Blurred vision
- Red eye
- Lacrimation
- Hypopyon
6
Q
what is a hypopyon?
A
describes pus and inflammatory cells in the anterior chamber
7
Q
investigations for uveitis?
A
- Investigations for associated systemic conditions
- Slit Lamp – pus within the anterior chamber
- Fundoscopy - exclude retinal detachment
