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What structures are involved in uveitis inflammation?
What structures are involved in uveitis inflammation?
- Retina and optic nerve
- Iris, ciliary body, and choroid (correct)
- Optic nerve and choroid
- Iris and vitreous
What can cause uveitis?
What can cause uveitis?
- Infection, autoimmune diseases, and cancer (correct)
- Environmental allergies
- Genetic mutations
- Ocular trauma only
Which of the following is not associated with uveitis?
Which of the following is not associated with uveitis?
- Cancer
- Infections
- Autoimmune diseases
- Hypothyroidism (correct)
How long does uveitis typically last?
How long does uveitis typically last?
What can trigger uveitis?
What can trigger uveitis?
What is the primary function of the Uvea tract?
What is the primary function of the Uvea tract?
Which part of the eye is responsible for connecting the retina to the sclera?
Which part of the eye is responsible for connecting the retina to the sclera?
What happens if there is a blockage in the drainage of the uvea tract?
What happens if there is a blockage in the drainage of the uvea tract?
What is the role of the Pars Plicata in the Uvea tract?
What is the role of the Pars Plicata in the Uvea tract?
How does a problem with the uvea tract typically manifest?
How does a problem with the uvea tract typically manifest?
What systemic disease can be reflected on the uvea tract?
What systemic disease can be reflected on the uvea tract?
Which layer of the eye is filled with blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to the eye?
Which layer of the eye is filled with blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to the eye?
What condition is characterized by the absence or incomplete formation of the iris?
What condition is characterized by the absence or incomplete formation of the iris?
What color does the choroid appear when the retina has detached?
What color does the choroid appear when the retina has detached?
Which structure in the eye extends posteriorly to the ora serrata and merges with the retina?
Which structure in the eye extends posteriorly to the ora serrata and merges with the retina?
What are some common associations with Aniridia?
What are some common associations with Aniridia?
