Management of intraocular inflammatory disease.
The uvea of the eye is divided into the anterior uvea (iris and ciliary body) and posterior uvea (choroid). Clinical signs of anterior uveitis include conjunctival hyperemia, corneal edema, aqueous flare, miosis, and a decrease in intraocular pressure. Inflammation of the posterior uvea often involves the retina as well resulting in a chorioretinitis. Clinical signs of chorioretinitis may include multifocal lesions in tapetal or nontapetal fundus, retinal detachment, and a decrease in vision. The etiology of uveitis is complex and includes numerous infectious, neoplastic, immune-mediated, and other diseases. Treatment is directed at the underlying systemic disease, if present, as well as symptomatic treatment for the eye. The diagnostic and therapeutic approach to a patient with uveitis is discussed.
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Bobst Hospital of Animal Medical Center, Department of Medicine, 510 East 62nd St, New York, NY 10021, USA. sandra.vanderwoerdt@amcny.org
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002415:Cats; D002833:Choroiditis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D014605:Uveitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones