Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea — the middle vascular layer of the eye comprising the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. It can cause redness, pain, blurred vision, and light sensitivity. Uveitis may be acute or chronic, and can lead to serious complications including glaucoma, cataract, and macular edema if not properly managed.
Uveitis can be caused by autoimmune conditions (ankylosing spondylitis, sarcoidosis, Behçet's disease), infections (tuberculosis, herpes, toxoplasmosis), trauma, or may be idiopathic (no identifiable cause). A thorough systemic workup is often needed to identify the underlying cause.
Topical, periocular, or intravitreal steroids are the mainstay of treatment to control inflammation rapidly.
For chronic or recurrent uveitis, medications like methotrexate, mycophenolate, or biologic agents may be used as steroid-sparing therapies.
When an infectious or systemic cause is identified, specific treatment (anti-TB drugs, antivirals, etc.) is essential for long-term control.
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