Ocular manifestation of ankylosing spondylitis is: March 2013
Ans. C i.e. Anterior uveitis Acute anterior uveitis Associated with: - Juvenile rheumatoid ahritis & - Anklyosing spondylitis Miotic pupil, Treatment: - Steroids (DOC) followed by - Mydriatics, Steroids reduces inflammation & scarring; Dilation of the pupil by atropine: - Reduces pain & - Prevents synechiae formation
Cataract
Retinal detachment
Anterior uveitis
Glaucoma