Uveitis other diagnostic studies

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Tarek Nafee, M.D. [2]

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 and ocular tonometry. The slit lamp test is considered a gold standard modality in diagnosing uveitis. 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 abnormalities in the vasculature of the posterior uvea. The following findings may be found on slit lamp examination:[1][2]

  • 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:[1][2]


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Guly CM, Forrester JV (2010). "Investigation and management of uveitis". BMJ. 341: c4976. doi:10.1136/bmj.c4976. PMID 20943722.
  2. 2.0 2.1 National Eye Institute (2016) https://nei.nih.gov/health/uveitis/uveitis

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