Uveitis Flashcards
what is uveitis
inflammation of the uveal tract (iris, ciliary body, choroid) and neighbouring structures (retina, vitreous, optic nerve)
It can be idiopathic or due to systemic disease
give some non infectious causes of anterior uveritis
ank spond IBD sarcoidosis MS trauma
give some infectious causes of anterior uveitis
HSV
VZV
TB
syphilis
what part of the eye is affected in anterior uveitis
iris or ciliary body
what part of the eye is affected in posterior uveitis
choroid or retina
what are the symptoms and signs of uveitis
ocular pain photophobia visual blurring red eye systemic symtpoms
what genetic abnormality are 20-50% of patients with uveitis postive for
HLA-B27
how do you manage uveitis
topical corticosteroids, cyclopentolate
treat underlying cause
what age group is most likely to get uveitis
30-40
give four risk factors for uveitis
inflammatory diseases
HLA-B27
ocular trauma
age 30-40
