Uveitis

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Classification 3 Pathology 4 Management 5 More General Terms 6 Additional Terms 7 References

More Specific Terms

• anterior uveitis (iritis, iridocyclitis)
• panuveitis
• posterior uveitis (choroiditis)

Classification

• anterior uveitis (see anterior uveitis)
• posterior uveitis (see posterior uveitis)

Pathology

• inflammation of the uveal tract, including the iris, ciliary body & choroid

Management

• referral to an ophthalmologist [1]

More General Terms

• eye disease (ophthalmopathy)

Additional Terms

• uveal tract (uvea, tunica vasculosa bulbi, Haller's tunica vasculosa)

References

1. Geriatric Review Syllabus, 7th edition Parada JT et al (eds) American Geriatrics Society, 2010
2. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 69-71

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