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Complications

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Prolonged inflammation may result in: (1,2)

glaucoma - either due to impediment of aqueous outflow at the anterior chamber angle from peripheral anterior synechiae or due to impediment of aqueous outflow from the posterior to the anterior chamber

  • cataract - from interference with lens metabolism

  • retinal detachment - due to traction on the retina by vitreous strands

  • macular oedema and degeneration

Reference:

  1. Guly CM, Forrester JV; Investigation and management of uveitis. BMJ. 2010 Oct 13;341
  2. Jackson TL. Moorfields manual of ophthalmology. 3rd ed. London: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019.

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