Occular manifestations of rheumatological disease (841/1700)

A 36yo lady comes with hx of early morning stiffness of her small joints and with red and painful eye. What is the single most appropriate option?

a. Iris
b. Ciliary body
c. Cornea
d. Conjunctivitis
e. Sclera
f. Lichen planus



































answer: E

Eye manifestation of RA are :
Episcleritis or Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

Since there is no mention of dry eye which is what KCS means....the answer is Episcelritis. 

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