White crystalline powder or long orthorhombic prisms from acetone. Melting point 118.5°C, soluble in water and alcohol. Sensitive to light, stable below 40°C. Contains levorotatory hyoscyamine
BD is a chronic, multisystemic disorder characterized by mucocutaneous, ocular, vascular and CNS manifestations. Disease was first described by Hulusi Behcet in 1937. Disease clusters along ancient Silk Road from eastern Asia to Mediterranean basin
Unilateral recurrent attacks of elevated intraocular pressure with mild inflammation. First described by Posner and Schlossman in 1948. Typically affects adults aged 20-50 years. Attacks last several hours to weeks with normal IOP between episodes
First branch of internal carotid artery after cavernous sinus. Emerges along medial side of anterior clinoid process. Runs through optic canal inferolaterally to optic nerve. Turns sharply medially in posterior third of orbit
Scleritis is inflammation of the sclera with injection in vessels. Most common form is anterior scleritis, affecting muscles anterior to rectus. Posterior scleritis involves muscles posterior to rectus insertion
Ophthalmologists need 4 years of education and 36 months of residency. Some specialize in subfields like glaucoma, cornea, or pediatric care. Certification requires written and oral exams by American Board of Ophthalmology