Question
In the Neonatal Department, how should one address the symptoms of vitreous tissue proliferation and iris adhesion in a 4-month-old infant?
Answer
When the iris becomes inflamed, it is known as iritis, which is the part of the eye that determines its color. Sometimes, the inflammation can spread to the ciliary body. During iritis, small white blood cells and excessive protein from the eye’s internal blood vessels can float in the aqueous humor between the iris and cornea. If there are too many floating cells in the aqueous humor, they may attack the back of the cornea and may settle in the humor. The cause of iritis is not yet clear and can affect one or both eyes. Treatments such as atropine and chloramphenicol eye drops can be used.