title: Traumatic anterior uveitis.
abstract: Traumatic anterior uveitis is a common result of ocular contusion. Patients require careful evaluation to determine the degree of injury and the risk of further complications. This discussion updates the practitioner on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of anterior uveitis secondary to a nonpenetrating ocular injury.
authors.affiliation: School of Optometry, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Talley
mesh_terms: D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D014606:Uveitis, Anterior / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications