Uveitis
Protecting Your Eyes from Hidden Inflammation
Understanding Uveitis:
A Comprehensive Guide to Eye Inflammation
Uveitis is a condition characterised by inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye that includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. Here’s what you need to know about uveitis
What is Uveitis?
Uveitis refers to inflammation of the uvea, which can affect one or both eyes. This inflammation can occur in various parts of the uvea, leading to symptoms such as eye redness, pain, blurred vision, and light sensitivity.
Types of Uveitis
Anterior Uveitis is inflammation affecting the front part of the eye, often causing redness, eye pain, light sensitivity, and blurred vision. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are important to help prevent complications and protect vision.
Intermediate Uveitis is inflammation affecting the middle part of the eye, mainly the vitreous cavity. It may cause floaters, blurred vision, and mild discomfort, and early treatment can help reduce inflammation and protect long-term vision.
Posterior Uveitis is inflammation affecting the back part of the eye, including the retina and choroid. It may cause blurred vision, floaters, reduced vision, and light sensitivity, and requires timely treatment to help prevent vision complications.
Panuveitis is a severe form of uveitis where inflammation affects all layers of the eye. It may cause redness, eye pain, blurred vision, floaters, and light sensitivity, requiring early diagnosis and proper treatment to help protect vision.
Main Causes of Uveitis
Autoimmune disorders
(e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis)
Trauma or injury to the eye Systemic inflammatory diseases
(e.g., sarcoidosis, Behcet’s disease)
Trauma or Injury
Trauma to the eye, such as blunt force trauma or injury, can cause cataracts to form.
Genetics
A family history of cataracts may predispose individuals to develop the condition