Uveitis

Question 1

what is a clear indication for anterior uveitis on exmaination

Answer 1

distorted pupil shape

Question 2

what 3 parts of the eye make up the uvea

Answer 2

iris
ciliary muscles
choroid

Question 3

what is anterior uveitis

Answer 3

inflammation of the iris

Question 4

what is another word for anterior uveits

Answer 4

iritis

Question 5

what phenotype is associated with anterior uveitis

Answer 5

HLA-B27

Question 6

list 2 Rf conditions associated with uveitis

Answer 6

ankylosing spondylitis

psoriatic arthritis

reiters syndrome

IBD

Question 7

what are the 3 clinical features associated with anterior uveitis

Answer 7

red eye
watery eye
photophobia

Question 8

what causes the distorted pupil in anterior uveiits

Answer 8

inflammation and swelling of iris which forms adhesions and sticks to the lens and therefore cannot open and close with light

Question 9

what is the management of anterior uveitis

Answer 9

steroid drops e.g. dexamethasone