Uveitis Flashcards
Aan wat moet je denken bei iris Atrophie im Rahmen einer Uveitis (2)
- Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis
- Uveitis due to herpes virus
Hoe kan de Pupille eruit zien bij een Uveitis (3 opties)
- in Miosis (Reizmiosis bij inflammatie, due to spasm of sphincter pupillae)
- irregular in shape (segmental posterior synechiae)
- sluggish in reaction (due to irisedema)
Give 2 differential diagnosises of acute iridocyclitis
- acute conjunctivitis
- acute angle closure glaucoma
Name 2 short-acting and 2 long-acting cycloplegics and mydriatics
- short-acting:
- Tropicamide 0,5%
- cyclopentolate 1% - long-acting:
- Homatropine 2%
- Atropine 1%
Which Mydriaticum/Cycloplegic is used once synechiae have formed?
Atropine 1%
Name the potent steroid preparations (3)
- betamethasone
- dexamethasone
- prednisolone
Name the weak steroid preparations (2)
- fluorometholone
- loteprednol
when do we use weak steroid preparations in uveitis?
mild uveitis in patients who are steroid responders
Complications of topical steroids (4)
- IOP elevation
- cataract
- corneal melting (inhibition of collagen synthesis)
- secondary infection with bacteria and fungi
name the short acting (1 day) corticosteroids and the long-acting (several weeks) corticosteroids used for subconjunctival or anterior subtenon injections
- short acting: betamthasone and dexamethasone
- long acting: triamcinolone acetonide and methylprednisolone acetate
after how many weeks of systemic administration of corticosteroids do you have to reduce the dose gradually?
after two weeks of systemic corticosteroid therapy
name the short term side effects of systemic corticosteroid therapy (2)
dyspepsia
peptic ulceration
Name the side effects with a long term systemic corticosteroid therapy (6)
- posterior sub capsular cataract
- worsening of diabetes
- cushingoid state
- osteoporosis
- electrolyte imbalance
- reactivation of infections such as TB
How long do you have to wait before you operate cataract after uveitis
2 to 3 months after a quiescent interval of acute iritis
Name 4 complications of uveitis and their specific treatment
- glaucoma (control inflammation with steroids and atropine, lowering IOP with systemic acetazolamide and 0,5% Timolol eye drops, Laseriridotmie or surgical iridectomy by secondary glaucoma after ring synechiae)
- cataract ( cataract operation after 2 to 3 months after a quiescent interval of acute iritis)
- band keratopathy (PTK)
- cystoid macular edema (intravitreal triamcinolone)
How can recurrent uveitis lead to phtisis bulbi?
chronic and recurrent uveitis can lead to degenerative changes in ciliary body with reduced aqueous secretion
What tissues does an intermediate uveitis involve? (2)
- pars plana of ciliary body
- periphery of choroid
How is intermediate uveitis also called?
pars planitis
what is known about the “Verlauf” of intermediate Uveitis? (3)
it is an insidious, chronic and relapsing disease
Is intermediate Uveitis normally unilateral or bilatereal?
It is typically bilateral (80%) but involvement is frequently asymmetrical
What is the etiology of intermediate uveitis
usually unknown
What are the clinical signs of intermediate uveitis? (4)
- cells in the anterior vitreous
- white snowball-like exudates
- snow bank
- absent or minimal anterior uveitis
according to the site of primary involvement, posterior uveitis can be classified in (2)
- chorioretinitis (the primary focus is in the choroid)
- retinochoroiditis ( the primary focus is in the retina)
according to the number and location of areas involved, choroiditis can be classified as (3)
- focal choroiditis
- multifocal choroiditis
- dissiminated or diffuse choroiditis
in focal choroiditis which 2 areas can be involved?
- central: posterior pole or macular region
- juxtapapillary