Bilateral acute iris transillumination (BAIT) is a recently defined disease characterized with bilateral acute, severe
What causes iris transillumination defects?
Known causes of acquired iris atrophy with or without transillumination of the iris include herpetic iridocyclitis, pigment dispersion syndrome (PDS), pseudoexfoliation syndrome, Fuchs uveitis syndrome, Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease, trauma, and acute angle-closure glaucoma.
Can pigment dispersion syndrome be cured?
Pigment dispersion syndrome is a risk factor for developing glaucoma and patients who have this condition should be monitored regularly. Patients with pigmentary glaucoma can be treated successfully. Thankfully, with modern treatments, many patients are able to maintain excellent vision.
