In the name of god Intermediate uveitis Hamid

In the name of god Intermediate uveitis Hamid Fesharaki MD, Eye dpt, Isfahan University of medical sciences

15% of all cases of uveitis

INFLAMMATION DE LA ORA SERRATA

The major site of inflammation is the vitreous

Pars planitis • It is the most common form of intermediate uveitis constituting approximately 85%-90% of cases • Intermediate uveitis when there is snow bank or snow ball formation in the absence of associated infection or systemic disease • The cause is unknown

Pars planitis • Most commonly affects persons 5 -40 years of age • 5 -15 years, and 20 -40 years • Autoimmune reaction against vitreous, peripheral retina and ciliary body • Presents with significant inflamation in AC in childeren, and floaters in young adults

Insidious in young adults Significant inflammation in A/C

10% self-limiting 60% 30%

10%-50% 5%-15% Cat 15%-60%, Gl 10% 8% 5%-15% 5% Epiretinal membrane in 5%-10%

50% of eyes

5%-15%