Uveitis
What are Uveitis?
Uveitis refers to inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye, which includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. It can also affect adjacent structures like the retina, vitreous, and optic nerve. Uveitis is a serious condition that may lead to vision loss if not treated promptly.
Symptoms
Symptoms to look out for
Eye Redness
Eye Pain
Blurred Vision
Light Sensitivity (Photophobia)
Floaters
Headache
Risk Factors
Who faces a higher risk of developing Uveitis?
- Autoimmune Diseases: Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or ankylosing spondylitis.
- Infections: Tuberculosis, syphilis, herpes, or toxoplasmosis.
- Age: More common in people aged 20–60.
- Gender: Certain types may affect men or women differently (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis-related uveitis affects men more).
- Systemic Inflammatory Disorders: Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
- Injury or Trauma: Eye injuries can trigger uveitis.
- Smoking: Increases susceptibility to inflammatory eye conditions.
- Genetics: A family history of autoimmune or inflammatory diseases.
- Certain Medications: Side effects of some drugs, such as bisphosphonates.
- Previous Eye Surgery: Can increase the risk of developing uveitis.
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