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Uveitis often refers to the inflammation of the
middle layer of the eye, (iris + ciliary body + choroid). As structures
in the middle layer of eye are adjacent to each other, an infection
of one structure will often spread to neighboring structure. With
severe infections, WBC and microorganisms accumulate in the anterior
chamber and form a heavy grayish-white exudates called ‘hypopyon’.
The healing iris can also develop adhesions that attach it to the
cornea (anterior synechiae) or to h lens (posterior synechiae).
These adhesions can result in the flow of aqueous humor, resulting
in glaucoma, or interfere with normal eye function, possibly leading
to the formation of cataracts.
Treatment involves intensive anti-inflammatory agents,
cycloplegics, heat and eye pad.
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