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which receptors are associated with touch and pressure?
Meissner, Merkel
what is this
Granulomatous uveitis, Mutton Fat KPs
what eye signs are associated with this condition and what is the condition?
uveitis
ankylosing spondylitis
what structures are derived from the diencephalon?
thalamus, hypothalamus, epithalamus, subthalamus, retina
what is this picture indicate when it comes to ocular conditions?
this picture shows that sports occupation can lead to uveitis
what does this picture indicate when it comes to ocular conditions?
this pic shows how high strung type individuals can get uveitis more often
what does this pic represent in relation to ocular dysfunction?
sarcoidosis link to anterior uveitis
what does this photo predispose a pt to when it comes to ocular dysfunction?
high risk for infection leading to predisposition for anterior uveitis
what is this a photo of
acute uveitis
what condition of the eyes does this reveal?
this shows how chronic anterior uveitis may be ASYMPTOMATIC
what is this?
uveitis
what is this?
Circumcorneal (perlimbal) flush --> RED EYE!!! (signs of uveitis)
what is this
acute uveitis
what is this
mutton fat KPs called granulomatous KPs
what is this showing?
cells in aqueous (anterior chamber) *CLASSIC!!! LOOK FOR THEM!!!
go over 4 levels of relative grading of uveitis cells
what is this *CLASSIC sign
flare in aqueous (anterior chamber sign of uveitis)
what is this a pic of
AC hypopion in anterior uveitis
what is this showing and how/why do you prevent it?
posterior synechiae in anterior uveitis. want to prevent glaucoma so should CYCLOPLEGE!!
what is this photo showing
atrophy of iris in prolonged chronicity and certain specific forms of uveitis
what is this showing
iris nodules (busacca) granulomatous uveitis
-whitish-yellow lumps away from pupil border
what is this photo showing
Koeppe nodule in iris
-round or oval solid tissue located AT pupil border
-can be found in nongranulomatous as well as granulomatous uveitis
what is this
Granuloma
-fleshy, white-pink, slightly vascularized mass
what structures of the brainstem may be involved if a patient has dysphonia
nucleus ambiguous, corticobulbar tract
what is this showing
pigment debris (posterior synechiae remnant)
what is this showing
"Candle wax drippings" in sarcoid
what are the three types of glial cells?
astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, microglia/macrophages
what is the objective plan/therapy for uveitis (5 points). which one is most important
Protect vision
Reduce pain
Eliminate inflammation and identify source
Prevent the formation of synechiae
Manage the IOP
***prevent synechiae formation
what are 2 TPAs used to treat uveitis (topical ocular)
1. Pred-forte
2. Durezol
what is this used to treat?
uveitis
what is this used to treat
uveitis
what is the % on this (prednisolone acetate) and how often is it taken
1%
qid
what is the % on difluprednate and how often is it taken?
0.05% q4-6h
what is this used for
uveitis
what % and how often is this used?
1-2% qid
for moderately severe cases what % and how often is prednisolone acetate taken
1% q2-3h
for moderatly severe cases what % and how often is difluprednate taken to treat uveitis
0.05% q4-6h
what is this and want is it used to treat
homatropine to treat uveitis
for moderately sever cases what % and how often is homatropine taken
5% bid-qid
for severe cases what % and how often is prednisolone acetate taken
1% q1-2h
for severe cases how often and want % is difluprednate taken
0.05% q2-4h
what is atropine used for
Atropine used to treat uveitis
where does the alimentary tract start and end?
oral cavity, anus
what comprises the small intestine?
duodenum, jejunum, ileum
what is the follow up schedule for topical ocular therapy for uveitis
1-7 days depending on severity and complicating factors.
factors to consider:
-elevated IOP w/ chronic
-posterior segment (if not responsive or inflammation worsens)
when can you begin tapering from uveitis therapy?
if improvement is noted
what is it important not to do when treating uveitis
it is important NOT to discontinue the medication prematurely
how do you take/finish Cycloplegics (while treating uveitis)
continue until the cellular rxn is subsiding and flare is absent
how do you take/finish Steroids when treating uveitis
continue until cells are minimal or absent.
-taper based on initial potency, frequency, and duration of use
-usually over a 1-2 wk period
when pt is tapering when/why should they be observed?
pt should be observed during and a few weeks after tapering process for signs of rebound inflammation
for chronic cases, requiring use of mild steroids, how much, what % and what should be used
-what are the side effects
1 drop
0.125%
prednisolone acetate
qid
elevated IOP, PSC
steroids
used for?
used for?
causes?
uveitis unresponsive to topical
bilateral posterior uveitis
significant systemic side effects
what non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used to treat uveitis
ASA
Ibuprofen
what drug therapy for uveitis comes with these indications
-useful in cases of unilateral posterior uveitis
-administered close to site of inflammation
-may have other complicatioins (IOP elevation needs to be managed)
Periocular steroids (Injectable steroids)
what treatment/plan for uveitis has these indications about it?
-cytotoxic effects interfere w/ cellular () system
-serious potential side effects ()consulation
Immunosuppressive agents (immunity) (immunologic) consultation
what supportive therapy is provided for uveitis plan/therapy
sunglasses
plus for near
patching
what are the four major complications associated with anterior uveitis
1. Glaucoma
2. Cataracts
3. Band Keratopathy
4. CME (cystoid macular edema)
what are four conditions associated with anterior uveitis? which isopathy this
CME* cystoid macular edema
glaucoma
cataracts
band keratopathy
what are the four major complications associated w/ anterior uveitis. which is this
CME cystoid macular edema
cataracts
band keratopathy
glaucoma
what are the four major complications associated with anterior uveitis?
which is this?
glaucoma*
cataracts
band keratopathy
CME (cystoid macular edema)