Sections View Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Annotate Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Supplementary Content +++ Key Features ++ Intermediate uveitis or pars planitis is described as inflammation located in the far anterior periphery of the retina and vitreous base +++ Clinical Findings ++ Decreased vision and floaters History of a red eye and ocular discomfort A prolonged duration of the disease can lead to deprivation amblyopia and strabismus +++ Diagnosis ++ A dilated examination is required for observation of inflammation of the pars plana and vitritis Slit-lamp and dilated funduscopic examinations by an ophthalmologist often reveal chronic signs of inflammation associated with intermediate uveitis, including Macular edema Cataracts Increased intraocular pressure Irregular pupil Iris adhesion to the lens Band keratopathy +++ Treatment ++ Most common regimens include subtenon steroid injections, vitrectomy by a retinal surgeon, and systemic immunosuppression Secondary glaucoma often requires tube shunt surgery Your Access profile is currently affiliated with '[InstitutionA]' and is in the process of switching affiliations to '[InstitutionB]'. Please click ‘Continue’ to continue the affiliation switch, otherwise click ‘Cancel’ to cancel signing in. Get Free Access Through Your Institution Learn how to see if your library subscribes to McGraw Hill Medical products. Subscribe: Institutional or Individual Sign In Username Error: Please enter User Name Password Error: Please enter Password Forgot Username? Forgot Password? Sign in via OpenAthens Sign in via Shibboleth