Traumatic Iritis: A Case Study

Abstract

Trauma to the anterior segment can cause an iritis. A comprehensive eye examination is necessary to determine the extent of the injury to ocular structures. Ruling out differential diagnoses and prompt management with topical cycloplegic agents and steroids improves patient comfort and visual prognosis. CE Notification: This article is available as a COPE accredited CE course. You may take this course for 1-hour credit. Read the article and take the qualifying test to earn your credit. Click here to Enroll (https://www.crojournal.com/traumatic-iritis-a-case-study)

Blunt Ocular Trauma in Sport

“…A physical examination is notable for decreased visual acuity, photophobia, and ciliary flush. Traumatic iritis represents 20% of all cases of iritis and is more common in young males (12). Traumatic iritis can have long-term effects, including irregular pupil, secondary glaucoma, cataract, and macular edema.…”

“…Side effects of traumatic iritis are blurred vision, especially when the focus is near, the risk of rebound inflammation, and return of symptoms if treatment is discontinued too soon. Rare but possible complications of traumatic iritis include angle recession glaucoma, cataract, posterior vitreous detachment, and an associated retinal tear/ detachment caused by the same injury (12).…”