Anterior uveitis in Bantu children

Abstract

An analysis of anterior uveitis in 22 Bantu children is presented. The etiology remains obscure in all except one. A unique case of sympathetic opthalmitis occurred in one patient. The disease appears to have a high morbidity resulting in poor visual acuity. Complications include cataract and retinal detachment. In this series, systemic steroids together with topical steroids and mydriatics were favoured for patients with both eyes involved. No cases. of chronic cyclitis were seen. The surgical management of two cases had a poor final result.