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Uveitis - Definition, Causes and SUN Classification

Inflammation of the iris, ciliary body, vitreous, retina and/or choroid
Incidence
Uveitis - Definition ... , Causes and SUN ... Inflammation of the iris ... HLA B27-related uveitis ... TerrierBen #Uveitis
Causes of Anterior Uveitis - Differential Diagnosis
Anterior Uveitis - 90% of cases of Uveitis
 • Inflammation
Causes of Anterior ... Uveitis - Differential ... - 90% of cases ... eye • Anterior-iris ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
the eye can be caused ... Common Causes: ... lashes Dangerous Causes ... Anterior Chamber/Uvea/Iris ... UVEA: comprised Iris
Persistent Pupillary Membrane (PPM) on Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

This membrane would be a remainder of the
Pupillary Membrane (PPM ... large enough to cause ... @oftalmopo #PPM ... ophthalmology #SlitLamp
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
Diagnosis Framework Causes ... Hypothermia Causes ... , Pilocarpine, Iris ... iridocyclitis, uveitis ... ophthalmology #causes
Posterior Synechiae - Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

Posterior synechiae in a patient with a history of uveitis

Dr.
with a history of uveitis ... Posterior #Synechiae #Iris ... ophthalmology #SlitLamp
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
- Overview of IRIS ... What Is IRIS ... immune recovery uveitis ... unintentional weight loss, nausea ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Iris 7. ... Trauma Cornea/Iris ... Conjunctivitis • Uveitis ... Concussion Other Causes ... ophthalmology #causes
Summary of Infections in which Steroids play a role in treatment
 • TB meningitis
 • TB
pericarditis (select cases ... inflammatory syndrome (IRIS ... Indications #infections #management
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
azathioprine (for post. uveitis ... Anticoagulation (case ... by case) • Surgery ... Syndrome #Treatment #management