Introduction
The eye is the window of the human body
through which it feels its way and enjoys
the beauty of the world
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Uveal Tract
Anatomically composed of:
The iris
The ciliary body
The choroid
The Iris
Anterior extention of the ciliary body
Dividing the anterior chamber from the posterior
chamber
Stroma contain sphincter and dilator muscles
Blood supply: major circle of iris
Sensory fibersfibers the in the ciliary body
Controls the amount of light entering the eye
Constriction parasymphatetic
Dilation symphathetic
The Choroid
Posterior segment of the uveal tract, between the
retina and the sclera
Composed of choroidal blood vessels
(choriocapiilaries) 4 vortex vein
Nourish the outer portion of the underlying retina
(outer retina)
UVEITIS
Symptoms of disorders depend upon the site of the
disease process:
Pain
Blurring of vision
Photophobia
Red eye
Smaller pupil
Anatomic location:
Anterior
Intermediate
Posterior
Pathologic:
Granulomatous
Non-granulomatous
c. laboratory
Extensive laboratory usually not indicated in:
Anterior uveitis, particularly non-granulomatous
Responsive to non-specific treatment
Differential Diagnosis
Conjunctivitis
Keratitis or keratoconjunctivitis
Acute glaucoma
Scleritis/episcleritis
Endophthalmitis (infectious uveitis)
Complications
Peripheral anterior synechiae glaucoma
Posterior synechiae glaucoma
Cataract
Retinal detachment
Cystoid macular edema
Schematic Therapy
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Masquarade Syndrome
Syphilis
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HIV
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