Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Pathophysiology - Uveitis

UVEITIS 
  • is an inflammation of the uveal tract which consists of iris, ciliary body and choroids
Causes
  • May develop following eye trauma or surgery
  • In association with disease which affect other organs such as ankylosing spondylitis, sarcaidosis and wide spread infections
Symptoms
  • Blurred vision
  • Eye pain
  • Photophobia
  • Eye appears red and congested
  • Pupils react poorly to light
Medical management
  • Oral and topical antibiotics
  • Mydriatic eye drops such as atropine – to relieve discomfort caused by contraction of the ciliary muscles
  • Antibiotic eye drops
  • Analgesics for pain
  • Sunglasses reduce the discomfort of photophobia
Nursing Management
  • Instruct the client on the medication regimen and drug administration technique and stress compliance to therapy

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