Uveitis
Uveitis is inflammation of middle layer of eye (uvea, uval tract).
Uvea is made up of iris (colored part of eye), ciliary body (ring of muscle behind iris), choroid (layer of tissue that supports retina).
Types of Uveitis
1. Anterior Uveitis
Inflammation of iris (iritis) or inflammation of iris and ciliary body (iridocyclitis).
2. Intermediate Uveitis
Affecting area just behind ciliary body and part of retina.
3. Posterior Uveitis
Affect back of eye (choroid), where blood vessel supply retina.
Management
1. Mydriatics eye
Atropine or cyclopentolate, dilate pupil; helps to heal, prevent pupil from getting stuck to lens, decrease eye pain.
2. Steroid eye drops
Decrease information of iris.
3. Immunosuppressant
Cyclosporine, azathioprine, methotrexate
4. Steroid tablets or steroid injection
Prednisolone or steroid injection into eyes.
19. Squint/ Strabismus
Misalignment of two eyes, so that both eyes are not looking in same direction.
Diagnostic Evaluation
1. Retinal exam
2. Standard ophthalmic exam; refractive error
3. Visual acuity
4. A neurological examination
Management
1. Restore vision
2. Straighten the eyes
3. Restore binocular vision
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