We report a case of idiopathic tubulointerstitial nephritis associated with bilateral uveitis(TINU syndrome) in an elderly lady,who with non-specific systemic associations developed acute renal failure,is described to increase awareness of the condition and also suggest a change in The Royal College of Ophthalmologists guidelines on Investigation of patients with Uveitis'.KEYWORDS: Idiopathic tubulointerstitial nephritis associated with bilateral uveitis; renal failure; guidelines; uveitis