Vascular Abnormalities in Uveitis

Inflammation can involve several ocular structures, including the sclera, retina, uvea, and cause vascular changes in these tissues. Although retinal vasculitis is the most common finding associated with uveitis involving the posterior segment, other vascular abnormalities may be seen in the retina. These include capillary non perfusion and ischemia, vascular occlusions, pre-retinal neovascularization, micro- and macro-aneurysms, and telangiectasia. Moreover, vasoproliferative tumors and subsequent Coat-like response can develop secondary to uveitis.

Source: Survey of Ophthalmology - January 4, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Nazanin Ebrahimiadib, Arash Maleki, Kaveh Fadakar, Ambika Manhapra, Fariba Ghassemi, C. Stephen Foster Source Type: research