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Uveitis:
Uveitis
often refers to the inflammation of the middle layer of the eye,
(iris + ciliary body + choroid). As structures in the middle layer
of eye are adjacent to each other, an infection of one structure
will often spread to neighboring structure. With severe infections,
WBC and microorganisms accumulate in the anterior chamber and form
a heavy grayish-white exudates called ‘hypopyon’. The
healing iris can also develop adhesions that attach it to the cornea
(anterior synechiae) or to h lens (posterior synechiae). These adhesions
can result in the flow of aqueous humor, resulting in glaucoma,
or interfere with normal eye function, possibly leading to the formation
of cataracts.
Treatment
involves intensive anti-inflammatory agents, cycloplegics, heat
and eye pad.
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