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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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