Uveitis and Eye Inflammation
What is Uveitis?
Uveitis is an inflammation of the pigmented inner lining of the eye, choroid. Both the entire choroid and part of it can become inflamed. The name of the partial inflammation of the choroid depends on its location: Anterior uveitis is an inflammation of the anterior part of the choroid, including the iris. Medium uveitis is an inflammation of the middle part of the choroid that spreads to the jelly-like substance that fills the eyeball (secular body). Posterior uveitis is an inflammation of the back of the choroid that can invade the retina and choroid. Panuveitis is an inflammation that covers the entire
What Causes Uveitis?
Uveitis has dozens of causes, including viral, fungal, and bacterial infections. But in many cases, the cause of its occurrence is unknown. Your optometrist can often determine the cause of uveitis if you have had an eye injury or have an infectious or immunological systemic disorder.
Diseases that may cause uveitis:
Behchet’s disease, Infections (tuberculosis, syphilis, herpes, toxoplasmosis etc.), Ocular trauma and surgeries, Autoimmune reactions
Symptoms of Uveitis
- light sensitivity
- decreased visual acuity
- pain in the eyes
- redness of the eyes
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