Heterochromic iridocyclitis

Fuchs's syndrome (Fuchs's syndrome) is a chronic non-granulomatous iridocyclitis which mainly affects one eye. The onset of the disease is subtle, and the inflammation is mild. Star-shaped KP and iris depigmentation often appear in the diffuse distribution of the cornea or in the pupil area, and are prone to concurrent cataracts and secondary glaucoma. There are many names for this disease in the literature (Table 1), many of which reflect the characteristics of iris heterochromia, but in Chinese patients, due to the concentration of iris pigments, it is difficult to achieve pigment loss caused by iris heterochromia. degree. Therefore, the name of Fuchs syndrome or Fuchs uveitis syndrome is more suitable.

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