title: An investigation of the disc hyperfluorescence in Fuchs uveitis syndrome using optical coherence tomography imaging.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To identify the frequency of disc hyperfluorescence, and to use optical coherence tomography to look for vitreopapillary traction as a possible underlying cause.
  
  
  METHODS
  Eight patients with presumed Fuchs uveitis syndrome were included. A complete ocular examination, fundus fluorescein angiography, and spectral-domain optical coherence tomography for optic nerve head were performed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There were 4 males and 4 female patients, and the mean age at diagnosis was 41.7 years. The most common ocular symptom was floaters (5/9). The range of initial visual acuity was 6/5-6/12. The most frequent clinical sign was inflammatory cells in the anterior chamber (9/9). Fundus fluorescein angiography showed disc hyperfluorescence in all but 1 patient. Optical coherence tomography did not show evidence of vitreopapillary traction in all eyes but one eye.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  We think that the high frequency of disc hyperfluorescence on fundus fluorescein angiography is an indication of an inflammatory process rather than a mechanical one.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Chesterfield Royal Hospital , Calow, Chesterfield , United Kingdom and.
authors.forename: Samir
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Aziz
authors.forename: Bharti
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Arya
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Westcott
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pavesio
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009898:Optic Disk / Q000473:pathology*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013577:Syndrome; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence / Q000379:methods*; D015867:Uveitis, Intermediate / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000473:pathology
keywords: Disc hyperfluorescence; Fuchs uveitis syndrome; intraocular inflammation