Uveitis

Uveitis is inflammation of any part of the uveal tract of the eye. Inflammation of the iris is called iritis, inflammation of the ciliary body is called cyclitis, and inflammation of the choroid itself is called choroiditis. With simultaneous inflammation of the iris and ciliary body, the disease is called anterior uveitis; if the inflammation is limited only to the choroid itself, then the disease is called posterior uveitis.

Most often, the causes of the development of anterior and posterior uveitis are different; Anterior uveitis (as opposed to choroiditis) is much more painful. All types of uveitis can cause visual impairment; This disease is considered one of the main causes of blindness in humans.

In most cases, the cause of the disease is inflammation that develops directly in the area of ​​the uveal tract, but sometimes uveitis can be a complication of any disease of the cornea or sclera of the eye.

To treat uveitis, the patient is prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs in combination with drugs that reduce discomfort and discomfort; In addition, if uvsitis is caused by a specific cause, special medications are prescribed in eye drops, injections or tablets, often in combination with other drugs.

**Uveitis** is an inflammation of any part of the uveal (uveal) tract of the eye, which involves all three components of the retina: the choroid, the neuroepithelium and the pigment epithelium. Inflammation of the iris is also called iritis, inflammation of the ciliary body is called cyclitids, and damage to the vascular part itself is also called choroidits.

Depending on the exact location of the inflammation and its severity, uveitis can be divided into types of anterior, posterior, pigmented and opaque uveitis. The term uveitis is also used broadly to refer to various inflammatory processes of the optic nerve ranging from microscopic to macroscopic in size, including various forms of retinopathy.

Most often, the causes of uveitis are the body's autoimmune reactions to allergens and infections of the ocular microbiotic flora. Uveitis also occurs as a complication of other ophthalmological diseases, such as keratitis, conjunctivitis, cataracts and glaucoma.

In many cases, uveitis is accompanied by severe pain and loss of visual acuity, which makes this condition extremely unfavorable for the patient and worsens the quality of life. Treatment for uveitis can be complex and include the use of anti-inflammatory drugs in combination with medications such as anesthetics. Special injections and eye drops can also be used, the action of which is aimed at eliminating various causes of the disease.

Uveitis is a serious medical problem as it is a potentially life-threatening condition. However, with timely diagnosis and treatment, there is a good chance of avoiding complications and maintaining the quality of vision. It is important to understand that uveitis requires attention from specialized ophthalmological clinics and qualified doctors.

What is uveitis and what are the symptoms?

Uveitis is an inflammation of any part of the uveal tract of the eye (that is, the entire blood membrane supplying the eye). However, there are different types of uveitis, such as red uveitis, nonsuppurative uveitis, or iridocyclitis (inflammation of the iris (iritis) and eyelash tissue (cycditis)).

If it is not possible to carry out the necessary examinations, an outdated method is used: based on the patient’s complaints, the doctor can assume uveitis based on the presence of the following symptoms:

1. Dry or wet redness of the eyes in one or both

Uveitis syndrome is an infection of the vascular structures of the eye and associated pain, redness, photophobia and/or blindness. Uveitis can be caused by many causes, including infections, tumors, allergies, and systemic diseases. The most common types of uveitis include intermediate uveitis (umbilical cord nodules, brainstem diseases), posterior and anterior pineal uveitis, serous uveitis, and panuveitis. Gonococcal uveitis is very rare in developed countries and is considered a source of permanent blindness. The goal of maintenance therapy for uveitis is to reduce inflammation and pain and maintain optical function.

Symptoms and signs of uveitis

Symptoms and signs of different types of uveitis may