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1
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What two components of the eye make up the anterior uvea?

A

Iris

Ciliary Body

2
Q

Posterior Uveitis involves which portion of the eye?

A

Choroid

3
Q

What clinical signs are associated with uveitis?

A

Photophobia

“Red-Eye” consistent with conjunctival hyperemia

Epiphora or Seromucoid Discharge

Blepharospasm

Third Eyelid Elevation

4
Q

What is seen on ophthalmic exam that is pathognomonic for anterior uveitis?

A

Aqueous flare

5
Q

What is seen in the image below and what disease processes are they associated with?

A

Keratic Precipitates associated with Anterior Uveitis

6
Q

What is seen in the image below?

A

Anterior Synechia - Adherence of the iris to the cornea

7
Q

What causes aqueous flare?

A

Aqueous flare occurs secondary to the break-down of the blood-aqueous barrier and release of protein/cells into the anterior chamber from the iridal and ciliary vessels. Basically, the vessles become hyper-permeable so stuff leaks out of them.

8
Q

What three things are needed to observe aqueous flare?

A
  1. A dark room
  2. A focal light source
  3. Appropriate positioning
9
Q

What are the four causes of anterior uveitis? Which is the most common

A

Idiopathic (most common - 50-70%)

Intraocular (cataracts, intraocular tumors)

Infectious (4 F’s and T, B)

Neoplastic (Lymphoma)

10
Q

What is the most common intra-ocular tumor in cats?

A

Diffuse Iris Melanoma

11
Q

What are the 6 infectious causes of anterior uveitis?

A

4Fs, T, and B

FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus)

FIV (Feline AIDS)

FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis)

Fungal (Cryptococcus)

T (Toxoplasma gondii)

B - Bartonella henselae

12
Q

How do we treat Anterior Uveitis?

A

Treat the underlying cause

Nonspecific therapies:

Topical Steroid

Topical Mydriatic (Atropine) if the IOP is low or normal

Oral Steroid if negative for infectious disease

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