Dr. Padmamalini discussed the clinical clues in the differential diagnosis of anterior uveitis. A detailed history and a thorough clinical examination remain the most important diagnostic tools for uveitis evaluation. Working on uveitis is like being a detective, putting the unlikely clues together to arrive at a correct diagnosis.
Dr. Sai Bhaktis Mishra discussed the investigations in anterior uveitis based on a clinical presentation to approach management in anterior uveitis. Based on the clinical presentation, we must order the appropriate investigations in a tailormade approach for the management in a case of anterior uveitis.
An ophthalmologist’s perspective on the management of anterior uveitis was discussed by Dr. Sanjay. In the treatment of anterior uveitis, it is important to have a systemic review, to ensure the condition is acute/recurrent/chronic, with the previous episode with tell-tale signs. Remnants of KPs, pigment clumps on the anterior lens capsule, posterior synechiae, and anterior synechiae help in identifying the condition.
A Rheumatologist perspective for the management of anterior uveitis was discussed by Dr. Chandrashekara. S. Recognizing the add-on cause of the condition helps in identifying the most appropriate treatment. The stepwise approach to immune suppression is the key to the treatment.
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