Uveitis
The middle part of the three layers that make up our eyeball is called Uvea, and inflammation of this layer is called Uveitis. There are vessels in the uvea that feed the eye. Symptoms of uveitis are pain, light sensitivity, redness, blurred vision and spots in the visual field.
- Infections,
- eye traumas, Disorders such as
- Behçet's Disease,
- Joint inflammations,
- Rheumatic diseases
- Ulcerative colitis
Can cause uveitis. .
However, in 30-40% of uveitis, the cause is not clear.
Uveitis can be of two types. The first type involves the anterior chamber of the eye and the iris, while the second type involves the posterior chamber of the eye and the retina.
Early diagnosis of uveitis and early initiation of treatment; It is very important in terms of the course of the disease and the low risk of complications afterwards. If it is delayed, increased eye pressure, cataract development and deformities due to adhesions in the pupil may develop.
Uveitis is a disease that can recur in attacks over time after healing. Enlarging drops and other treatments are applied to the cause of the disease.
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