Ankylosing spondylitis and recurrent anterior uveitis

Abstract

An acute anterior uveitis often is associated with a number of systemic inflammatory conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis. Both the ocular and systemic effects begin during the second or third decades of life and involve males more frequently than females. The uveitis begins acutely but may become quite chronic with a number of reported sequelae. This case describes a recurring case of anterior uveitis, its systemic and ocular signs and symptoms, and the appropriate management.