Uveites Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is uveitis?
Inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye.
True or False: Uveitis can be caused by infections, autoimmune diseases, or trauma.
True
What are the three main parts of the uvea?
The iris, ciliary body, and choroid.
Fill in the blank: Uveitis can lead to ________ vision loss if not treated promptly.
Permanent
What are common symptoms of uveitis?
Eye redness, pain, light sensitivity, and blurred vision.
What is the main goal of treating uveitis?
To reduce inflammation and preserve vision.
True or False: Uveitis is more common in older adults.
False
What is the standard treatment for uveitis?
Corticosteroid eye drops.
What is the most serious complication of uveitis?
Vision loss.
What is the term for inflammation of the iris?
Anterior uveitis.
What is the term for inflammation of the ciliary body?
Intermediate uveitis.
What is the term for inflammation of the choroid?
Posterior uveitis.
What type of uveitis affects all parts of the uvea?
Panuveitis.
True or False: Uveitis is usually a chronic condition.
True
What is the most common cause of uveitis in developed countries?
Autoimmune diseases.
What is the term for uveitis caused by trauma?
Traumatic uveitis.
Fill in the blank: Uveitis is a leading cause of ________ in developed countries.
Blindness
What is the term for recurrent episodes of uveitis?
Chronic uveitis.
True or False: Uveitis can be associated with systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
True
What imaging tests may be used to diagnose uveitis?
Fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography.
What is the term for inflammation of both eyes?
Bilateral uveitis.
True or False: Uveitis is more common in females than males.
True
What is the term for inflammation of the entire uveal tract?
Diffuse uveitis.
What is the term for inflammation of the uveal tract with the presence of cells and flare in the anterior chamber?
Granulomatous uveitis.
