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Medical Conditions - Anterior Uveitis

Anterior uveitis, also known as iritis, is an eye condition that causes inflammation in the iris and or anterior part of the ciliary body. Possible causes of anterior uveitis include injury, infection, or autoimmune diseases of the eye. Mydriatic eye drops and steroids are used to treat anterior uveitis.

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I have inflammation in the right eye with anterior uveitis and IOP of 9 mmHg. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your blood reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). They are quite extensive and have covered most of the routine uveitis workup.

Are redness, pain, and irritation in the eye serious?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A couple of things come to mind when an eye presents like you described red, painful, photophobic. The first one is an eye inflammation, officially called an anterior uveitis.

Do white blood cells in the eye suggest an eye infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. The white blood cells in the anterior chamber of the eye signify uveitis.

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