Uveitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is uveitis?
A
Inflammation of the uveal tract
2
Q
What is anterior uveitis?
A
Irisitis
Affects the iris
3
Q
What is intermediate uveitis?
A
Affects the ciliary body + pars plana
4
Q
What is posterior uveitis?
A
Choroiditis
Affects the choroid
5
Q
What is pan uveitis?
A
Affects the whole uveal tract
6
Q
What are risk factors for anterior uveitis?
A
Inflammatory disease
HLA-B27 positive
Ocular trauma
7
Q
What are the clinical features of anterior uveitis?
A
Acute red painful eye
Photosensitive
Blurred vision
8
Q
How is anterior uveitis managed?
A
Refer to ophthalmology
Steroid eye drops
