Panuveitis is an inflammatory eye condition characterized by diffuse inflammation of all parts of the uvea. Common causes of panuveitis include sympathetic ophthalmia, sarcoidosis, and Bechet's disease. Eye pain, blurred vision, and photophobia are common symptoms of panuveitis.
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Are vitreous cells found in anterior uveitis?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with bilateral anterior uveitis two months back. I was put on Pred Forte. After 20 days of which only occasional AC cells were seen in right eye with no flare. Left eye was clear, but few mid vitreous cells were seen which were not present before. Hence, I was still on Pre... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you have anterior uveitis in both eyes. Few vitreous cells can be present in anterior uveitis patient also. Usually, anterior uveitis is in one eye, but if bilateral we investigate them as it was done in your case. So, now you are HLA B27 positive (human leukocyt... Read Full »