Ocular manifestation of ankylosing spondylitis is: March 2013: (A) Cataract, (B) Retinal detachment, (C) Anterior uveitis, (D) Glaucoma
Answer is C. 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