Background
- Inflammation of the uvea, which comprises the iris, ciliary body, and choroid, or of the retina
- Anterior: iritis, iridocyclitis
- Intermediate: pars planitis
- Posterior: choroiditis, retinitis, chorioretinitis
- Panuveitis
Differential Diagnosis
Infectious causes
- Anterior uveitis (10% infectious)
- Intermediate uveitis (rarely infectious)
- Posterior uveitis (50% infectious)
- Panuveitis
- Other
Clinical Manifestations
- Anterior: painful red eye and vision loss
- Intermediate: vision loss with floaters, usually painless (and rarely infectious)
- Posterior: painless vision loss
References
- ^ Isaias Rolando, Liset Olarte, Gustavo Vilchez, Marina Lluncor, Larissa Otero, Mark Paris, Carlos Carrillo, Eduardo Gotuzzo. Ocular Manifestations Associated with Brucellosis: A 26‐Year Experience in Peru. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2008;46(9):1338-1345. doi:10.1086/529442.