title: Canine and feline uveitis.
abstract: The clinical signs of uveitis occur as a result of inflammation within the vascular coat of the eye, which causes breakdown of the blood-aqueous barrier and blood-retinal barrier. Many infectious and noninfectious causes can incite episodes of uveitis. Although a complete diagnostic evaluation is highly recommended to identify any underlying etiologic agent, many cases remain idiopathic in nature. The goals of therapy are preserving vision, minimizing pain, and halting inflammation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, D208 Veterinary Medical Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1314, USA. townsend@vcm.msu.edu
authors.forename: Wendy M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Townsend
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004285:Dogs; D014605:Uveitis / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*