Iridocyclitis

Iridocyclitis is inflammation of the iris and ciliary body (anterior uveitis), presenting with pain, photophobia, lacrimation, red eye, and reduced vision, with cells/flare in the anterior chamber. It may be acute/chronic and associated with HLA-B27 spondyloarthropathy, sarcoidosis, or infection. Treatment: topical corticosteroids and cycloplegics; systemic therapy for chronic/recurrent; investigate and treat underlying cause; monitor for glaucoma/synechiae.

Common Symptoms

Pain/photophobia/red eye; lacrimation; reduced vision; cells/flare in anterior chamber

Causes and Pathogenesis

Immune/infectious inflammation of iris and ciliary body causes anterior-chamber cells/flare and synechiae.

Treatment

Topical steroids/cycloplegics; systemic therapy if chronic; investigate cause; monitor glaucoma

Preventive Measures

Control associated disease; monitor.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Ophthalmology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.