In lens-induced uveitis, which serious secondary complication can arise?

In lens-induced uveitis, which serious secondary complication can arise?

• A. Retinal detachment
• B. Glaucoma
• C. Macular edema
• D. Optic neuropathy

Answer: (B)

Lens-induced uveitis can inflame the front part of the eye enough to disrupt aqueous humor outflow. Inflammation can clog the trabecular meshwork and, if iris adhesions form to the lens (posterior synechiae), the angle can narrow or close, both of which raise intraocular pressure. When pressure stays high, it damages the optic nerve, leading to glaucomatous changes and potential irreversible vision loss. So the serious secondary complication to monitor for is glaucoma. While other inflammatory effects like macular edema can occur, the risk of elevated pressure due to outflow obstruction and possible angle closure makes glaucoma the most critical sequela in this context.

Lens-induced uveitis can inflame the front part of the eye enough to disrupt aqueous humor outflow. Inflammation can clog the trabecular meshwork and, if iris adhesions form to the lens (posterior synechiae), the angle can narrow or close, both of which raise intraocular pressure. When pressure stays high, it damages the optic nerve, leading to glaucomatous changes and potential irreversible vision loss. So the serious secondary complication to monitor for is glaucoma. While other inflammatory effects like macular edema can occur, the risk of elevated pressure due to outflow obstruction and possible angle closure makes glaucoma the most critical sequela in this context.