Anterior uveitis Flashcards
1
Q
3 parts that can be inflamed in anterior uveitis
A
- iris
- ciliary body
- choroid
2
Q
3 WC types that infiltrate the anterior chamber in uveitis found in autoimmune subtype
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- neutrophils
- lymphocytes
- macrophages
3
Q
what causes the floaters in anterior uveitis
A
inflammatory cells
4
Q
chronic uveitis is more … with less severe but longer duration
A
granulomatous
5
Q
acute anterior uveitis associated with HLA B27 is associated with what 3 conditions
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- ankylosing spondylitis
- IBD
- reactive arthritis
6
Q
chronic anterior uveitis is associated with
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- sarcoidosis
- syphilis
- lyme disease
- TB
- herpes virus
7
Q
are symptoms of uveitis unilateral or bilateral
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unilateral
8
Q
other key symptoms of uveitis
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- ciliary flush
- miosis
- photophobia
- xs lacrimation
- posterior synechiae
- hypopyon
9
Q
is uveitis painful
A
yes
10
Q
steroids can be given via how many routes
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- oral
- topical
- IV
11
Q
examples of antimuscarinic medications and what do they do
A
- cycloplegic: paralyse ciliary muscles
- mydriatic: paralyse iris sphincter
cyclopentolate + atropine
dilate pupil + reduce pain caused by spasm
12
Q
other tx options for uveitis
A
- immunosuppressants
- laser therapy
