Complications
Prolonged inflammation may result in: (1,2)
glaucoma - either due to impediment of aqueous outflow at the anterior chamber angle from peripheral anterior synechiae or due to impediment of aqueous outflow from the posterior to the anterior chamber
- cataract - from interference with lens metabolism
- retinal detachment - due to traction on the retina by vitreous strands
- macular oedema and degeneration
Reference:
- Guly CM, Forrester JV; Investigation and management of uveitis. BMJ. 2010 Oct 13;341
- Jackson TL. Moorfields manual of ophthalmology. 3rd ed. London: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019.
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