(medicine) Inflammation of the iris and the ciliary body.
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iridocyclitis |
(medicine) Inflammation of the iris and the ciliary body.
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American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary:
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Saunders Veterinary Dictionary:
iridocyclitis |
Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body. See also anterior uveitis.
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Iridocyclitis |
| Iridocyclitis | |
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| ICD-10 | H20 |
| ICD-9 | 364.0 |
| DiseasesDB | 13676 |
| MeSH | D015863 |
Iridocyclitis, a type of anterior uveitis, is a condition in which the uvea of the eye is inflamed.
Iridocyclitis is Inflammation of the iris and the ciliary body.
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Symptoms include:
Iridocyclitis is usually caused by direct exposure of the eyes to chemicals, particularly lachrymators, but can also be caused by ocular viral infection such as herpes zoster (i.e. herpetic iridocyclitis).
Can also be associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis). Seen usually with the pauciarticular type in females but polyarticular types are also at risk.
There are six classifications of iridocyclitis.
Iridocyclitis can be effectively treated with tropane alkaloids or steroids.
To immobilize the iris and decrease pain, one may find tropane alkaloids effective, particularly scopolamine and atropine in .25% and 1% concentrations respectively. Topical steroids may be used to decrease inflammation, particularly prednisolone and dexamethasone. Upon presentation of a severe case, a subconjunctival steroid injection may be administered.
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