UVEA CLASS3: Sequelae and complications of uveitis

    The class 3 on uveitis deals with the sequelae and complications of uveitis. The sequelae includes synechiae and membrane formation. This section deals with posterior synechiae, seclusio pupillae, occlusio pupillae, iris bombe and angle closure glaucoma. The four major complications discussed are cataract, glaucoma, cystoid macular edema and hypotony. Finally, there is a last section on phthisis and atrophic bulbi.

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    References
      1. Diseases of the uveal tract. In: Parsons' Diseases of the eye. 20th ed. Sihota R, Tandon R eds. Elsevier; 2007.
      2. Basic and Clinical Science Course. Intraocular inflammation and uveitis. American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2006-2007.
      3. Nussenblatt RB, Whitcup SM, Palestine AG. Uveitis: Fundamentals and Clinical Practice. 2nd ed. St. Louis: Mosby; 1996.
      4. Duane's Ophthalmology 1997. CD-ROM Edition.

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