Uveitis is a condition of the eye that causes the uvea or uveal tract to become inflamed and swollen. It can affect one or both eyes, and can advance both slowly and rapidly.

 

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SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

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• Headaches.

• Redness of the eye.

• Pain in the eye – the eye may feel sore or tender, with the pain ranging from mild to severe. Trying to focus your eye may also make the pain worse.

• Photophobia.

• Peripheral Vision Loss.

• Irregular Pupil Shape – it may not shrink when you shine a light on it.

• Floaters (spots in your vision).

 

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TREATMENTS

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Most cases of uveitis are treated by medication, however severe uveitis may require surgery. The treatment normally depends on the type of uveitis and the underlying cause.