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Uveitis - Definition, Causes and SUN Classification

Inflammation of the iris, ciliary body, vitreous, retina and/or choroid
Incidence
Uveitis - Definition ... Inflammation of the iris ... blindness, linked to macular ... Intermediate, Posterior ... Differential #Diagnosis #Ophthalmology
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. ... Ocular Adverse Effects ... Conjunctivitis • Uveitis ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology ... #causes
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
, anterior and posterior ... Episcleritis Ocular ... UVEA: comprised Iris ... Conjunctivitis #ocular ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Causes of Anterior Uveitis - Differential Diagnosis
Anterior Uveitis - 90% of cases of Uveitis
 • Inflammation
Causes of Anterior ... eye • Anterior-iris ... • Posterior-choroid ... Posner-Schlossman Syndrome ... #ophthalmology
Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic: 
  - Cornea: Scarring, Edema
  - Lens: Cataracts
Chronic: - Cornea ... Scarring, Edema - Lens ... Abrasion, Anterior Uveitis ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes ... #ophthalmology
Approach to an Eye Exam

1. History
2. Obvious Physical Trauma
3. Initial Assessment
  A. Visual Acuity
Accommodation, RAPD ... Cornea D. ... Iris F. ... Lens G. ... EyeExamination #Approach #Ophthalmology
Iridodonesis

Physical examination revealed iridodonesis, or “dancing” of the iris, which was elicited by rapid movement of
was elicited by rapid ... dislocation of the lens ... with Marfan’s syndrome ... PhysicalExam #Video #Ophthalmology ... #Signs #Ocular
FIGURE 2. UVEITIS.  COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS AND JONATHAN TROBE, MD.

The classic symptoms of anterior
the edge of the cornea ... sphincter or posterior ... to lens) #Clinical ... #Ophthalmology ... #Uveitis #Iris #
Central posterior synechiae (CPS) in the setting of tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome (TINU)- Central posterior
nephritis and uveitis ... syndrome (TINU) ... adhesions between the iris ... margin and anterior lens ... Ophthalmology #photo
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
Constricted pupils less ... , Posterior Synechiae ... , Pilocarpine, Iris ... iridocyclitis, uveitis ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology