Episcleritis, Scleritis, and Keratitis Theresa Larson Shilpa Kodati H. Nida Sen EPISCLERITIS Episcleritis is a self-limiting, generally benign inflammation of the episclera. Etiology and Epidemiology • Episcleritis occurs most frequently…
Anterior Uveitis HUMAN LEUKOCYTE ANTIGEN B27-ASSOCIATED UVEITIS Julie Gueudry Bahram Bodaghi Anterior uveitis constitutes up to 75% of all cases of uveitis, and human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B27-associated uveitis is the…
Anatomic Classification of Uveitis Wendy M. Smith Lisa J. Faia Sunir J. Garg H. Nida Sen The uvea—made up of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid—is a pigmented, vascular structure…
Immune Response Overview Sunir J. Garg BASIC CONCEPTS • The immune response is a complex system that protects the body from harm. Ideally, the immune response recognizes pathologic material and…
