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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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