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Other diagnostic studies associated with uveitis include [[slit lamp test]] | Other diagnostic studies associated with uveitis include [[slit lamp test]] and ocular [[tonometry]]. The [[slit lamp test]] is considered a gold standard modality in diagnosing uveitis. | ||
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*Inflammation of the posterior uvea and retinal edema | *Inflammation of the posterior uvea and retinal edema | ||
===Ocular Tonometry=== | ===Ocular Tonometry=== | ||
On ocular [[tonometry]], findings associated with uveitis may include: | On ocular [[tonometry]], findings associated with uveitis may include: | ||
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Overview
Other diagnostic studies associated with uveitis include slit lamp test and ocular tonometry. The slit lamp test is considered a gold standard modality in diagnosing uveitis.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other diagnostic studies associated with uveitis include slit lamp test, dilated fundus exam, and ocular tonometry. The slit lamp test and a dilated fundus exam are considered gold standard modalities in diagnosing uveitis with a sensitivity of XX% and XX% respectively, and a specificity of XX% and XX% respectively. Findings on these diagnostic studies include:
Slit Lamp Test
A slit lamp examination is the gold standard for confirming uveitis. It my be used in combination with fluorescin dye to detect The following findings may be found on slit lamp examination:
- inflammatory cells or flare in the anterior chamber
- Keratic precipitates in the anterior chamber
- Mutton fat precipitates in the anterior or intermediate segments of the uvea
- Inflammation of the posterior uvea and retinal edema
Ocular Tonometry
On ocular tonometry, findings associated with uveitis may include:
- Decreased intraocular pressure (IOP) in acute anterior uveitis
- Increased intraocular pressure (IOP) in chronic anterior uveitis, intermediate, posterior, or panuveitis