Which statement is true about anterior uveitis?

• A. Chronic Disease
• B. Self-Limited in Less Than 3 Months
• C. Always Infectious
• D. No Cells or Flare

Answer: (B)

Anterior uveitis typically follows an acute course and, with appropriate anti-inflammatory treatment, tends to resolve within weeks to a few months. The statement that it is self-limited in less than 3 months reflects this common trajectory, since many episodes heal within that time frame. It’s important to remember that some cases can become chronic or recur if not adequately treated or if an underlying systemic issue is involved. In active anterior uveitis, you expect to see inflammatory cells and flare in the anterior chamber, not an absence of these signs. It isn’t defined by being infectious; causes can be noninfectious or infectious, but the typical expectation for many untreated or well-managed episodes is resolution within a few months.