What is Fuchs' heterochromic iridocyclitis?

Heterochromic iridocyclitis (FHI) is also known as heterochromic uveitis (FHU) or Fuchs' heterochromic cyitis (FHC). It is a chronic eye condition that usually occurs in only one eye, even if it can affect both. With this condition, a part of the eye called UVEA is regularly inflamed. Laboratory work can be carried out to exclude other forms of uveitis, but in general, doctors have to rely on observation and examination, as the brands will usually be obvious. In addition, the thinning or flattening of the iris may be visible. The patient may also have inflammatory cells called keratic clots on the back of the cornea. The main factor is heterochromy, which is when a person has two different colored iris. The probability of developing glaucoma or cataract is another predisposition. The third factor is the rear through separation, which is the moment when the glass part of the eye is pulled from the retina. Doctors call these three TRIFECTA dispositions and when all three are present and combined with chronic inflammation, it is likelyDeadly, the result is FHI.

Although the presence of three predispositional factors almost always prevents the development of heterochromic iridocyclitis of fuchs, it is not uncommon for patients to lack symptoms for several years. When examining the eyes of patients, they show a small amount of inflammation. Often, however, chronic inflammation is not yet obvious. Even redness and pain may not be recorded. Symptoms that are best known are reduced vision and floating areas.

After the diagnosis of Fuchs' heterochromic iridocyclitis, patients may notice fluctuations in a state of and that occur. Symptoms may be dispersed and may not include all possible symptoms in any outburst. They can also ignite and always be slight or worse. Most often it deteriorates through the department and causes more float to appear.

The presence of glaucoma or cataract requires medical treatment. Glaucoma is treated with eye drops if it isdetected during early development. Severe cases require surgical removal to avoid damage to the optical nerve. Cataracts are surgically removed when they interfere with the patient's daily life.

Surgical treatment, except what is necessary to remove glaucoma or cataract, is usually not possible. Treatment of Fuchs's heterochromic iridocyclitis includes topical corticosteroids that help reduce inflammation during flare of symptoms. Topic non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be used to long -term symptoms control. Low -degree inflammation generally does not require treatment. If the pain is accompanied by IES, doctors often recommend using over -the -counter pain relief relief and compress warm or cold compression on the affected eyes.