Uveitis

Question 1

What is uveitis?

Answer 1

Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea. The specific name is based on the location within the affected eye (Anterior uveitis, iritis, intermediate uveitis, pars planitis, posterior uveitis, choroiditis, and/or retinitis)

Question 2

Can uveitis present with a hypopyon (accumulation of pus in the anterior chamber)?

Answer 2

Yes, uveitis can present with a hypopyon.

Question 3

Other than hypopyon, what other symtpoms may be present in uveitis?

Answer 3

Uveitis may also present with conjunctival redness.

Question 4

What disorders is uveitis associated with?

Answer 4

Systemic Inflammatory disorders:

1. sarcoidosis
2. rheumatoid arthritis
3. juvenile idiopathic arthritis
4. HLA-B27 associated conditions