Uveitis Flashcards
1
Q
uveitis
A
inflammation of uvea
2
Q
what consists of the uvea
A
iris, ciliary body, choroid
3
Q
types
A
anterior - iris and ciliary body
intermediate - vitreous humour
posterior - choroid
panuveitis - all
4
Q
which is the most common
A
anterior
5
Q
signs
A
red eye pain eye is watering photobia floaters irregular eye
6
Q
investigation
A
fundoscope
examination
7
Q
management
A
refer to ophthalmologist
topic steroids
dilating drops
8
Q
what systemic diseases are associated with anterior uveitis
A
ankylosing spondylitis
juvenile idiopathic arthritis
SLE
IBD
