step 1 level, what do we neeed to know for anterior/posterior uveitis

[aspiringmd1015]

what do we need to know regarding these? thought of this as reiter's causes anterior uveitis.

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[Phloston]

what do we need to know regarding these? thought of this as reiter's causes anterior uveitis.

Just that they're often associated with autoimmune disease. And yes, 'eye-itis' is very important for reactive arthritis.

 

[AZ7]

A few additional facts that might be useful - 1) The inflammatory cells can clog the trabeculae and lead to secondary glaucoma. 2) Associated with circumcorneal congestion (vs limbic in conjunctivitis)