Anterior Uveitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is it is?
A
red eye
inflammation of the anterior portion of the uvea - iris and ciliary body
2
Q
What is it also known as?
A
Iritis
3
Q
What antigen is it associated with?
A
HLA-B27
4
Q
onset
A
acute
5
Q
symptoms
A
ocular discomfort and pain
pupil maybe small and irregular - due to sphincter muscle contraction
photophobia
blurred
red eye
lacrimation
ciliary flush
hypopyon
visual acuity initially normal to impaired
6
Q
associated conditions
A
ankylosing spondylitis
reactive arthritis
ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease
Behcet’s disease
sarcoidosis: bilateral disease may be seen
7
Q
Mx
A
Urgent opthal r/w
cyclopeigics - dilated the pupil e.g. atropine, cyclopentolate
steroid eye drops
