This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Uveal Tract, Subject name: Ophthalmology
Pars planitis is also known as 
Select and explain. 
A. Intermediate uveitis, B. Anterior uveitis, C. Posterir uveitis, D. Pan uveitis
A: Intermediate uveitis
Answer: A: Intermediate uveitis 
Explanation: Ans. a (Intermediate uveitis) (Ref. Parson's 19th/pg. 360 & Basak's Ophthalmology, 2nd /p. 151; Q. 157 of MH-2007)INTERMEDIATE UVEITIS (PARS PLANITIS)# Thought to be immunological reaction# 2nd to 4th decade# Usually trilateral (80%)# Floaters & blurring of vision# Snow-ball vitreous opacities# Snow-bank exudates over pars plana ('SNOW-BANKING')# Moderate aqueous cells & flare# Moderate to severe cases need sub-tenon steroid inj or systemic steroids or cryotherapy