Uveitis is a condition where there is inflammation of the middle coat of the eye. It may be due infection or other various systemic diseases eg. Arthritis, Asthma, connective tissue disorders, etc.
The prevalence of Uveitis in India is about 1%.
General symptoms of Uveitis are:
- Pain
- Increased sensitivity to light (Photophobia)
- Black spots in vision
- Blurring of vision
- Redness of the Eye
Uveitis is not an isolated disease of the eye but ophthalmic manifestations of other systemic disease. Any case of Uveitis should not be neglected and requires thorough ophthalmic and systemic check-up as they might lead to serious complications.
Important Note
This information is provided for general educational concepts only. Your specific circumstances, conditions, treatment approaches, and results may vary. Additional information and precautions should be discussed with Dr. Swati Agarwal.