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Terminology of ocular inflammation in uveitis.
| Terminology of ocular inflammation (uveitis) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of uveitis | Etiology | Tissues affected |
| Anterior | Infectious Non-infectious |
Iris, ciliary body, sclera, cornea |
| Intermediate | Infectious Non-infectious |
Ciliary body, vitreous, peripheral retina |
| Posterior | Infectious Non-infectious |
Retina, retinal vessels, optic nerve |
Disease classification is based on type, etiology and affected tissues in uveitis.
