Anterior uveitis

Anterior uveitis
		SYMPTOMS	Pain \| Blurry vision \| Photophobia \| Tearing
		SIGNS	Injection \| Cells and/or flare in the anterior chamber \| Ciliary flush \| Keratic precipitates \| Posterior synechiae \| Possible hypopyon \| IOP can be increased or decreased depending on cause and duration
		WORK-UP	Thorough history \| IOP check \| Slit lamp examination \| Dilated fundus exam \| While most cases of anterior uveitis are idiopathic, targeted work-up (i.e. laboratory testing) may be indicated in recurrent or severe cases to identify a possible etiology
		TREATMENT
			Topical cycloplegics (homatropine is difficult to obtain): Cyclopentolate 1% tid \| Atropine 1% qd
			Topical steroids (dosage depends on severity): Pred Forte 1% q1h-q6h \| Durezol up to qid
			Oral immunosuppressive or steroid agents may be indicated in severe cases \| Treat the underlying etiology if a cause is determined
		FOLLOW-UP	Every 1-2 days initially during treatment
		ADDITIONAL LAB \| TESTS	OCT of the macular to assess for macular edema
		ETIOLOGY	Usually idiopathic \| The possible etiology list is extensive (lens-induced, HLA-B27-related, syphilis, herpes, etc.)
		DIFFERENTIAL DX	Intermediate uveitis \| Panuveitis \| Trauma \| Glaucomatocyclitic crisis \| Contact lens-associated red eye (CLARE)
NOTES	The uveitis spectrum of conditions is vast and the possible causes are many \| Steroids should be tapered appropriately