Iridocyclitis Leprosy

Iridocyclitis leprosy is an eye disease that can lead to blindness if not diagnosed promptly and treated. This is an acute form of iridocyclitis, manifested by a combination of an inflammatory reaction of the iris and ciliary body, as well as infiltration and proliferation of adjacent tissues. In severe cases, the damage extends to the uveal tract and orbits.

The causes of this disease are often unclear, although infection is likely. Leprosy iridocyclitis affects not only patients with leprosy, but also people without a history of leprosy infection, especially men and those