Why Are My Eyes Red?
8. Uveitis
Uveitis can be defined as inflammation of the uvea. The uvea consists of the choroid, ciliary body, and iris. This condition is considered an ophthalmic emergency and requires urgent treatment. It can be divided into anterior, intermediate, and posterior uveitis.
The symptoms differ depending on the type of uveitis. In anterior uveitis, symptoms include light sensitivity, redness of the eye, blurry vision, burning, headaches, irregular pupils, and more. In intermediate and posterior uveitis, patients may experience floaters and blurry vision. Uveitis is often associated with various medical conditions such as Crohn’s disease, Behcet disease, sarcoidosis, spondyloarthritis, leptospirosis, syphilis, tuberculosis, and multiple sclerosis. Treatment generally involves glucocorticoid steroids orally or as topical eye drops.
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