optomap® Recognizing Pathology
This material is designed as a searchable reference resource to support clinical decision-making. The information contained here should be used as general guidance when viewing optomap and OCT images from Optos devices. The differential diagnosis should be made under the direction of the responsible physician. These images were taken on the latest ultra-widefield optomap devices.
Uveitis
Uveitis is inflammation of the uveal tract which can be caused by autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis or infection which can be idiopathic. The uvea is responsible for the transport of blood including inflammatory cells and is critical for vision. It can occur at any age and can result from many causes including systemic disease. Uveitis can be categorized as anterior, intermediate and posterior. Posterior uveitis can cause damage to the optic nerve, abnormally high pressure in the eye, cataracts or an accumulation of fluid within the retina which may cause retinal detachment.