Snap Shot A patient with severe morning back pain that improves as the day progresses complains of photophobia and eye pain with redness. Introduction Inflammation of uveal tract, which includes iris (anterior) cilliary body (anterior) choroid (posterior) Caused by autoimmune conditions alkylosing spondylitis juvenile rheumatoid arthritis inflammatory bowel disease sarcoidosis infection cytomegalovirus syphillis tuberculosis Classified as anterior, intermediate, posterior, or generalized Presentation Symptoms severe photophopia pain redness Physical exam decreased vision conjunctival discharge miotic pupils constricted pupil with abnormal pupil response Treatment Medical corticosteroids