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Title

Retrolental opacities in acute anterior uveitis

Purpose	To present a case of dense retrolental opacities occurring during the recovery of an acute anterior uveitis.
Methods	Case report.
Results	An 18-year old woman suffered a first episode of acute anterior uveitis of the left eye, responding well to topical corticosteroid therapy. However, 3 weeks later an acute loss of vision was reported and dense opacities in the retrolental space became apparent. A 6-week course of oral methylprednisolone resulted in a slow clearing of the opacities. HLA B27 proved to be positive. Three months after resolution of the uveitis she developed a malleolar arthritis and was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis.
Conclusion	A rare cause of visual loss in acute anterior uveitis is reported. Possible causes are discussed.

Author 1

Last name	VAN OS
Initials	L
Department	Department of ophthalmology, Antwerp University Hospital
City	Edegem

Author 2

Last name	SMETS
Initials	RM
Department	Department of ophthalmology, Antwerp University Hospital
City	Edegem

Author 3

Last name	CLAESKENS
Initials	W
City	Kapellen