Uveitis is a general term for inflammation and infections inside the eye. For example, when the pigmented parts of your eye including the colored iris, are inflamed, it is called iritis or anterior uveitis. No matter where the inflammation is located or what caused it, this condition can affect vision and cause complications in other vital parts of your eye.
Because uveitis occurs for many reasons, seeing a qualified eye specialist is important. The skilled ophthalmologists of Nagamani retina institute examine your eyes thoroughly to ensure that you get the right treatment for your specific situation. If an eye injury or infection caused your uveitis, your treatment focuses on that particular condition. If a disease elsewhere in your body caused the uveitis, you may be able to control it by treating the underlying cause.
* What Are the Symptoms of Uveitis ?
Typically, symptoms appear suddenly and worsen quickly. They may include:
• Eye redness
• Eye pain
• Light sensitivity
• Blurred vision
• Dark, floating spots in your field of vision (floaters)
• Decreased vision
Treatments
Oral Medications :
Injected Medications : When injected into the eye, drugs such as corticosteroids, slow-dissolving steroid pellets or very slow steroid release devices help some patients control their uveitis.
Vitrectomy : Removing the vitreous (a gel-like substance in the middle of your eye) may help control uveitis if you have intermediate uveitis. Vitrectomy is also used to remove vitreous samples for study in the lab to reach a more precise diagnosis.
