Posterior Uveitis

Question 1

What is posterior uveitis

Answer 1

Inflammation of vitreous, retina, choroid, retinal vessels
1. Presence of retinal lesions (yellow, indistinguishable margins)
2. Retinal hemorrhages

Question 2

What is posterior uveitis most likely to be associated with

Answer 2

An identifiable systemic disease

Question 3

What are the different types of autoimmune diseases associated with posterior uveitis

Answer 3

1. Sarcoidosis
2. Bechets disease

Question 4

What are some different types of infectious diseases that can lead to posterior uveitis

Answer 4

1. Toxoplasmosis
2. Candida
3. Aspergillus
4. Cryptococcus
5. Pneumocystis jirovecii

Question 5

What are the signs of posterior uveitis

Answer 5

Blurred, gradual vision loss in painless eye
1. Bilateral
2. Floaters, scotomas
3. Vitreous opacity may impair ability to examine retina
4. Synechiae

Question 6

What needs to happen if someone presents with posterior uveitis

Answer 6

Referral to ophthalmologist
1. Periocular, systemic, intravitreal corticosteroids, occasionally systemic immunosuppression agents
2. ATB therapy if infectious

Question 7

What is the prognosis of posterior uveitis

Answer 7

Inflammation can last months to years
1. Can causes permanent vision damage
2. Can lead to glaucoma
3. Can lead to cataracts