Iridocyclitis

Iridocyclitis is an inflammation of the iris and ciliary body of the eye. This disease belongs to the group of uveitis - inflammation of the choroid.

With iridocyclitis, the iris (iris) and the ciliary body located behind it are affected. The ciliary body produces aqueous humor of the eye and regulates the accommodation of the lens.

The main symptoms of iridocyclitis include:

1. pain in the eye that gets worse with eye movement
2. redness of the eyes
3. photophobia
4. lacrimation
5. visual impairment

The causes of the disease can be infectious (viral, bacterial, fungal) and non-infectious (injuries, autoimmune reactions). Diagnosis is based on ophthalmoscopy, blood tests and intraocular fluid tests.

Treatment of iridocyclitis includes anti-inflammatory, antibacterial or antiviral therapy. The prognosis depends on the cause and severity of the disease. With timely treatment, inflammation can usually be controlled without serious complications.

Iridocyclitis is an inflammation of the iris and ciliary body of the eye. Iridocyclitis is a form of uveitis, which is an inflammation of the uvea of ​​the eye.

Iridocyclitis affects the iris (iris membrane) and ciliary body. The iris is a ring-shaped muscle located between the cornea and the lens that regulates the size of the pupil. The ciliary body is located behind the iris and produces aqueous humor.

Symptoms of iridocyclitis include:

1. Redness of the eye
2. Eye pain
3. Photophobia
4. Blurred vision
5. Reduced pupil size
6. Cloudiness of the iris

The causes of iridocyclitis can be infections (viral, bacterial), autoimmune diseases, and eye injuries. Diagnosis is based on examination of the eye using a biomicroscope and additional imaging methods.

Treatment depends on the cause and usually includes anti-inflammatory drops, ointments, and antimicrobials. If treatment is not timely, complications may develop, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and vision loss. Therefore, it is important to promptly consult an ophthalmologist if symptoms of iridocyclitis appear.