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Medical Conditions - Uveitis

"Uveitis refers to an inflammation of the eye's middle layer called the uvea. Uveitis may result from an infection, eye injury, eye surgery, or an autoimmune or inflammatory disease. People with uveitis may experience blurred vision, light sensitivity, eye pain, vision loss, dark, floating shapes in the field of vision loss. Untreated uveitis can lead to blindness and other eye problems like glaucoma, cataracts, and optic nerve damage. Anti-inflammatory medicines, eye drops, antibiotics, antivirals or antifungals, and immunosuppressants may help treat uveitis. "

All uveitis Q&A

Can early detection prevent vision impairment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

I am on Actemra for uveitis. Can it cause weight gain?

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How long can uveitis persist before there can be a permanent eye damage?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Permanent vision damage occurs due to many causes like cystoid macular edema, glaucoma, or neovascularization, leading to retinal detachment.

How to overcome the symptoms of chronic uveitis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you said, it is an autoimmune disorder (which occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks), and the symptoms will worsen yearly.

What are the latest treatments for ankylosing spondylitis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is completely understandable why you are feeling this way.

I have ankylosing spondylitis, uveitis, and psoriasis. What can help?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am really sorry to hear about what you are going through. It sounds incredibly challenging, especially with the demands of working with kindergarteners.

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What causes recurrent redness and pain in the eyes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may be uveitis or glaucoma or just conjunctivitis. Is there any family history of glaucoma? Is there any joint pain or what all systemic illness you have? During the episode, do you encounter any drop in vision? Kindly revert with the answers. Thank you.

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How to treat redness in the eye due to a finger poke?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may use Acular LS eye (Ketorolac) drops thrice daily as there may be a mild uveitis.

Is lifelong Kenacort injection necessary for uveitis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are suffering from uveitis and are on antiglaucoma drops and previously were on immune suppressive tablets.

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