The eye is shaped like a ball with three different layers The outer layer is the sclera the innermost is the retina and the middle layer is the uvea Uveitis is the inflammation of the uvea The uvea nourishes the eye through blood vessels Diseases of the uvea thus affect the nutrition of vital structures the cornea lens retina and vitreous Uveitis may threaten sight and is more serious than other common eye disorders
Symptoms of Uveitis
Light sensitivity
Blurred vision
Pain
Redness of the eye
Causes of Uveitis
Systemic inflammatory diseases such as multiple joint pains
Systemic diseases like tuberculosis syphilis and leprosy
Trauma or injury to the eye
Virus fungal or bacterial illness of the eye
Idiopathic uveitis unknown causes
Types of Uveitis There are different types of uveitis depending on which part of the eye is affected When the uvea is inflamed near the front part of the eye it is called anterior uveitis which usually has a sudden onset and may last 68 weeks. If the uvea is inflamed in the middle of the eye it is called intermediate uveitis and affects the muscle that focuses the lens Inflammation in the back of the eye is called posterior uveitis it has a slower onset and may last longer than other types of uveitis When the inflammation affects the anterior intermediate and posterior zones it is called panuveitis Certain types of uveitis start suddenly Patients may suffer from severe pain redness and defective vision Uveitis can disappear with proper treatment When uveitis is present for one year certain cases can be cured with treatment while others can only be controlled A careful examination of the body and eye by an ophthalmologist is extremely important when symptoms occur Inflammation can affect sight and lead to blindness if not treated Since uveitis may be associated with diseases in other parts of the body the ophthalmologist should take a complete health history He or she may need to consult the patients primary care physician or other medical specialists Uveitis is a serious eye condition that may cause permanent scars Immediate and appropriate treatment is the secret to success Treatment with steroids and pupildilating eye drops with or without systemic medications is necessary
Symptoms of Uveitis
Light sensitivity
Blurred vision
Pain
Redness of the eye
Causes of Uveitis
Systemic inflammatory diseases such as multiple joint pains
Systemic diseases like tuberculosis syphilis and leprosy
Trauma or injury to the eye
Virus fungal or bacterial illness of the eye
Idiopathic uveitis unknown causes
Types of Uveitis There are different types of uveitis depending on which part of the eye is affected When the uvea is inflamed near the front part of the eye it is called anterior uveitis which usually has a sudden onset and may last 68 weeks. If the uvea is inflamed in the middle of the eye it is called intermediate uveitis and affects the muscle that focuses the lens Inflammation in the back of the eye is called posterior uveitis it has a slower onset and may last longer than other types of uveitis When the inflammation affects the anterior intermediate and posterior zones it is called panuveitis Certain types of uveitis start suddenly Patients may suffer from severe pain redness and defective vision Uveitis can disappear with proper treatment When uveitis is present for one year certain cases can be cured with treatment while others can only be controlled A careful examination of the body and eye by an ophthalmologist is extremely important when symptoms occur Inflammation can affect sight and lead to blindness if not treated Since uveitis may be associated with diseases in other parts of the body the ophthalmologist should take a complete health history He or she may need to consult the patients primary care physician or other medical specialists Uveitis is a serious eye condition that may cause permanent scars Immediate and appropriate treatment is the secret to success Treatment with steroids and pupildilating eye drops with or without systemic medications is necessary
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