Uveitis

According to Wikipedia Uveitis is an inflammation of the uvea. The uvea consists of the middle, pigmented, vascular structures of the eye and includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. Uveitis requires an urgent referral and thorough examination by an ophthalmologist or Optometrist and urgent treatment to control the inflammation.

Uveitis is usually an isolated illness, but can be associated with many conditions, including diseases with major involvement of other body parts, as well as syndromes confined to the eye.

Uveitis may be an immune response to fight an infection inside the eye. Such possible infections include:

·       Brucellosis

·       Leptospirosis

·       Lyme disease

·       Presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome

·       Syphilis

·       Toxocariasis

·       Toxoplasmic chorioretinitis

·       Tuberculosis

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