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Uveitis

Uveitis

The uvea is the central layer of the eye, which houses the majority of the blood vessels. It is made up of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid and is placed between the sclera, the white outer coat of the eye, and the retina, the inner layer of the eye. Uveitis refers to a set of inflammatory disorders that cause the uveal tissues to enlarge. It doesn’t just impact the uvea; it can also affect the lens, retina, optic nerve, and vitreous, resulting in vision loss or blindness.

Symptoms

Uveitis can strike one or both eyes at the same time. Symptoms might appear suddenly and include:

  • hazy Vision
  • dark, floating spots/lines (floaters)
  • Pain in the eyes
  • Inability to see light
  • Eye irritability
  • The type of inflammation determines the signs and symptoms of uveitis.

What are the different kinds of uveitis?

The location of inflammation in the uvea can be used to classify the kind of uveitis:

  • The iris and ciliary body are inflamed in anterior uveitis.
  • The ciliary body is inflamed in intermediate uveitis.
  • The choroid is inflamed in posterior uveitis.
  • Pan uveitis is an inflammation of the uvea in its entirety.
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What is the best way to treat uveitis?

The line of therapy for uveitis is to minimize inflammation, relieve pain, avoid further tissue damage, and recover any vision loss.

If uveitis is caused by another condition, therapy will be tailored to that condition. Inflammation-fighting drugs. An anti-inflammatory medicine, such as a corticosteroid, may be prescribed initially by your doctor. If that doesn’t work, corticosteroid tablets or injections may be necessary.