What is Iritis?
Iritis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) in the colored ring around your eye's pupil (iris).
Another name for iritis is anterior uveitis.
In most clinical cases the cause of the disease is unknown.
If untreated, iritis could lead to glaucoma or vision loss. See your doctor as soon as possible if you have symptoms of iritis.
Symptoms
Iritis can occur in one or both eyes.
Iritis that develops suddenly, over hours or days, is known as acute iritis. Symptoms that develop gradually or last longer than three months indicate chronic iritis.
Signs and symptoms of iritis include:
- Eye redness
- Discomfort or achiness in the affected eye
- Sensitivity to light
- Decreased vision
Causes
Often, the cause of iritis can't be determined. In some cases, iritis can be linked to eye trauma, genetic factors or certain diseases.
Causes of iritis include:
- Injury to the eye.
- Infections.
- Genetic predisposition.
- Behcet's disease.
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Complications
If not treated properly, iritis could lead to:
- Cataracts.
- An irregular pupil.
- Glaucoma.
- Calcium deposits on the cornea.
- Swelling within the retina.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/iritis/symptoms-causes/syc-
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