Anterior uveitis encompasses inflammation of the iris and/or ciliary body and is one of the most common types of ocular inflammation that primary eye care practitioners will encounter. Anterior uveitis may be caused by a variety of etiologies, including infectious, noninfectious, and masquerade diseases. The short-term and long-term treatment of uveitis should include the evaluation of location, duration, pathology, and laterality, in addition to presenting signs and symptoms of the disease. A complete review of systems, thorough examination, and laboratory testing, may assist the practitioner in narrowing the list of possible causes for the uveitis. This is imperative as once a list of diagnoses has been made, a targeted approach to treatment can be pursued.
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Harthan, J. S., Opitz, D. L., Fromstein, S. R., & Morettin, C. E. (2016, March 31). Diagnosis and treatment of anterior uveitis: Optometric management. Clinical Optometry. Dove Medical Press Ltd. https://doi.org/10.2147/OPTO.S72079
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