Horner's syndrome and Fuchs' heterochromic uveitis.

Fuchs' heterochromic uveitis and sarcoidosis.

AIMS/BACKGROUND The aetiology of Fuchs' heterochromic uveitis (FHU) is unknown although it can occur in combination with a number of different ocular conditions. Five patients with FHU who show an association with sarcoidosis were studied. METHODS Four patients with clinical signs compatible with FHU who had elevated serum angiotensin converting enzyme levels (sACE), and a fifth case with a n...

Usher syndrome associated with Fuchs’ heterochromic uveitis: a case report

We report a case of Usher syndrome in association with unilateral Fuchs' heterochromic uveitis.

Retinitis pigmentosa associated with Fuchs' heterochromic uveitis.

OBJECTIVE To investigate whether the combination of Fuchs' heterochromic uveitis (FHU) and retinitis pigmentosa (RP) in the same patient is coincidental or represents a true association. METHODS We have examined the frequency of FHU in 338 patients with RP and in 1984 patients who were seen in our primary care ophthalmic clinic because of reasons other than RP. RESULTS Of 338 patients with ...

Fuchs ’ Heterochromic Uveitis : an under diagnosed Entity

Phacoemulsification and Core Vitrectomy in Fuchs' Heterochromic Uveitis.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of phacoemulsification combined with posterior capsulorhexis, core vitrectomy and ciliary sulcus intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in patients with Fuchs' heterochromic uveitis (FHU). MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 18 eyes of 18 patients with FHU underwent cataract surgery were included in the study. 18 eyes with FHU underwent posterior capsulorhexis, co...