Uveitis Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior uveitis- Eti
A
Inflammation of iris and adjacent tissue
- Most common
- Immunologic or infectious
Anylosing spondylitis, RA, psoriasis, UC, chrons
2
Q
Posterior uveitis- Eti
A
- Back of eye
- Retina and choroid
- Infectious: Tb, toxo, syphilis
3
Q
Anterior uveitis- Sx
A
- Acute non-granulomatous: pain, redness, photophobia, and visual loss.
- Small pupil
- Hypopyon
- Granulomatous: blurred vision in a mildly inflamed eye.
4
Q
Posterior uveitis- Sx
A
Gradual vision loss in quiet eye
- Floaters, loss of visual fields
- Yellow lesions with indistinct margins
5
Q
Panuveitis- Sx
A
Rapid spread
- Painful
- Diminished vision
- Light sensitivity
6
Q
Uveitis- Tx
A
- Prednisone
- Mydriatic agents
