Introduction
- Cause : corneal ulcers induce varying degrees of uveitis.
- Signs : transient usually mild uveitis, but can be prolonged and severe.
- Treatment : none in most cases.
- Prognosis : poor to good depending on the inciting cause.
Diagnosis
Clinical signs
- Miosis.
- Corneal ulcer.
- Ocular pain.
- Aqueous flare.
- Photophobia.
- Red eye (ciliary injection).
Diagnosis
Differential diagnosis
- Corneal ulceration
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Warning: Reflex uveitis may accompany any of these conditionsWarning
- Non-ulcerative keratitis .
Sequelae
Prognosis
- Good if ulcer therapy causes resolution of the ulcer.
- Poor if the stimulus for the uveitis cannot be cured.
Reasons for treatment failure
- Severe synechiation, glaucoma and/or cataract formation can result from reflex uveitis if it is not properly treated.
