Uveitis Flashcards
1
Q
What does the uveal tract comprise?
A
- iris
- ciliary body
- choroid
2
Q
What is the most common type of uveitis in the UK?
A
Acute anterior uveitis
3
Q
What is the cause of uveitis?
A
- Inflammatory (autoimmune disease)
- Infectious
- invasive neoplasia
- trauma
4
Q
What are the symptoms of acute anterior uveitis
A
- progressive, unilateral
- painful red eye
- blurred vision
- Photophobia
5
Q
What are the symptoms of posterio uveitis?
A
- gradual vision loss
- bilateral
- floaters
- red painful eye
6
Q
What are the signs of uveitis ?
A
- anterior chamber flare
- synechiae (adhesion of iris to the cornea or to the lens)
- reduced visual acuity
- abnormally shaped or sized pupil
- direct / consesual photophobia
7
Q
What are the differentials for uveitis?
A
- glaucoma
- conjunctivitis
- orbital cellulitis
8
Q
what are the invx for uveitis?
A
- Fundus fluoroscein angiography
- optic CT
9
Q
What is the treatment for uveitis?
A
- Prednisolone (for inflammation)
- dilating drops e.g. atropine to relieve pain associated with muscle pain
