Basic Info
Symptoms
Uveitis can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may develop rapidly and can include: Blurred vision; Dark, floating spo...
Causes
Uveitis can be caused by autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis, infection, or e...
Tests
A complete medical history and eye examination should be performed. Laboratory tests may be done to rule out infectio...
Treatments
Iritis is usually mild. Treatment may involve: Dark glasses; Eye drops that dilate the pupil to relieve pain; Steroid...
Complications
Cataracts; Fluid within the retina; Glaucoma; Retinal detachment; Vision loss.
Prevention
Treatment of an underlying disorder may help to prevent uveitis in persons with a body-wide (systemic) infection or d...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of uveitis. Eye pain or reduced vision ar...
Basic Info