Aqueous flare indicates?

Aqueous flare indicates?

• A. Protein from inflammation (uveitis)
• B. Blood in the anterior chamber
• C. Increased intraocular pressure
• D. Scarring

Answer: (A)

Aqueous flare is the light-scattering effect caused by increased protein in the anterior chamber, a result of breakdown of the blood‑aqueous barrier during inflammation. This makes the aqueous look hazy or “sparkly” on slit-lamp exam and is a classic sign of anterior uveitis. It points to protein leakage rather than blood, so it’s not about a red or brownish chamber (hyphema) or about pressure or scarring. In short, flare indicates protein from inflammation, i.e., uveitis.

Aqueous flare is the light-scattering effect caused by increased protein in the anterior chamber, a result of breakdown of the blood‑aqueous barrier during inflammation. This makes the aqueous look hazy or “sparkly” on slit-lamp exam and is a classic sign of anterior uveitis. It points to protein leakage rather than blood, so it’s not about a red or brownish chamber (hyphema) or about pressure or scarring. In short, flare indicates protein from inflammation, i.e., uveitis.