heterochromic iridocyclitis


iridocyclitis

 [ir″ĭ-do-si-kli´tis] inflammation of the iris and ciliary body.heterochromic iridocyclitis a unilateral low-grade form leading to depigmentation of the iris of the affected eye; called also heterochromic uveitis.

heterochromic iridocyclitis

A low grade, unilateral inflammation of the ciliary body and iris, lighter in color than the unaffected eye. A secondary cataract and/or glaucoma may develop Synonym: Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitisSee also: iridocyclitis