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Iritis is usually mild. Treatment may involve: Dark glasses; Eye drops that dilate the pupil to relieve pain; Steroid eye drops or ointment. Pars planitis is often treated with steroid eye drops. Other medicines, including steroids taken by mouth, may be prescribed to help ...[read article]

Tests for Uveitis

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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A standard ophthalmic exam is a series of tests done to check your vision and the health of your eyes. See also: Refraction test  More
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Ophthalmoscopy is an examination of the back part of the eyeball (fundus), which includes the retina, optic disc, choroid, and blood vessels.  More
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The slit-lamp examination looks at structures that are at the front of the eye.  More
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Medical Procedures for Uveitis

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Surgical Procedures for Uveitis

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Vitrectomy is the surgical removal of the vitreous (transparent gel that fills the eye from the iris to the retina).  More
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Prescribed Medications for Uveitis

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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc...  More
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SCOPOLAMINE (skoe POL a meen) is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness, anesthesia and surgery.  More
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CYCLOPENTOLATE (sye kloe PEN toe late) is used in the eye to widen your pupils, so they won't respond to light. It is normally used for diagnostic procedures.  More
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FLUOCINOLONE INTRAVITREAL IMPLANT (floo oh SIN oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is surgically placed in the eye to help treat swelling in the eye.  More
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RIMEXOLONE (ri MEX oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat swelling, redness, and inflammation in the eye following eye surgery. It is also used to treat ...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Uveitis What's this?

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Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with antioxidant properties. Vitamin E exists in eight different forms (isomers): alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocopherol; a...  More
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The rhizome (root) of turmeric ( Curcuma longa Linn.) has long been used in traditional Asian medicine to treat gastrointestinal upset, arthritic pain, and low ener...  More
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