Anterior Uveitis: 5-Question Multiple Choice Quiz
1. What is the most common location of uveitis seen in primary eye care?
A. Posterior uveitis
B. Intermediate uveitis
C. Anterior uveitis
D. Panuveitis
2. Which symptom is especially suggestive of anterior uveitis?
A. Itching without pain
B. Photophobia
C. Mucus discharge
D. Eyelid crusting
3. When looking for anterior chamber cells at the slit lamp, which technique is most helpful?
A. Use a wide, dim beam in a bright room
B. Examine only after dilation
C. Use a bright, narrow beam in a dark room
D. Look only at the conjunctiva
4. What do anterior chamber “cells” represent?
A. Protein leakage in the aqueous
B. Inflammatory cells floating in the aqueous
C. Corneal epithelial staining
D. Lens opacities
5. Which finding is a red flag that should prompt referral or urgent co-management?
A. Mild first-time unilateral anterior uveitis responding to treatment
B. Slight tearing with no pain
C. Posterior segment involvement or vitritis
D. Mild conjunctival injection only
Answer Key
Answer: C. Anterior uveitis
Anterior uveitis involves inflammation primarily in the anterior chamber and is the most common type encountered in routine eye care.
Answer: B. Photophobia
Light sensitivity, especially with eye pain and redness, is a classic symptom of anterior chamber inflammation.
Answer: C. Use a bright, narrow beam in a dark room
Anterior chamber cells are easier to see with high illumination, a narrow beam, proper focus, and reduced room lighting.
Answer: B. Inflammatory cells floating in the aqueous
Cells appear as small bright particles moving through the anterior chamber. Flare is the smoky appearance caused by protein leakage.
Answer: C. Posterior segment involvement or vitritis
Vitritis, retinitis, choroiditis, optic nerve involvement, macular edema, hypopyon, severe pain, high IOP, pediatric uveitis, recurrent disease, or suspected infection should prompt escalation.
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