Feline uveitis: A review of its causes, diagnosis, and treatment

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Uveitis is a common and painful ocular disease in cats that can eventually lead to blindness. Uveitis often occurs secondary to an acquired ocular or systemic disorder; however, in many instances the underlying cause is not identified despite extensive diagnostic testing. As such, it presents a great challenge for practitioners with respect to diagnosis and treatment. In this article, we review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, causes, and treatment of uveitis in cats.

ANATOMY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

The uvea, or vascular tunic of the eye, is composed of the iris and ciliary body anteriorly and the choroid posteriorly…full story