*Uveitis
| Anterior/intermediate/posterior
Summary
Uveitis presents as inflammation inside the part of your eye called the uvea and can also affect other parts of the eye. Uveitis can involve one or both eyes and can cause pain and redness in your eye(s), as well as vision loss. The condition sometimes resolves quickly, sometimes returns, and sometimes becomes chronic or long-term.
From the Global Autoimmune Institute.
The type of uveitis you have depends on which part or parts of the eye are inflamed:
Anterior uveitis affects the inside of the front of your eye (between the cornea and the iris) and the ciliary body. It is also called iritis and is the most common type of uveitis.
Intermediate uveitis affects the retina and blood vessels just behind the lens (pars plana) as well as the gel in the center of the eye (vitreous).
Posterior uveitis affects a layer on the inside of the back of your eye, either the retina or the choroid.
Panuveitis occurs when all layers of the uvea are inflamed, from the front to the back of your eye.
From the Autoimmune Association.
Symptoms
Uveitis symptoms usually start suddenly and include:
Blurry vision
Floaters (small dark spots or squiggly lines that float across your vision)
Eye pain
Red eyes
Sensitivity to light
From the Global Autoimmune Institute.
Diagnostic Criteria
Under Investigation
Diagnostic Tests
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Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Associations
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Tissue-Type or Cell-Type Attacked
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Attacking Immune Cell Type or Process
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Treatment Modality
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Managing Specialist(s)
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Associated Infections
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Associated Toxins
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Research Authors
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Research Institutions
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Average Time from Symptom Onset to Diagnosis
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Last Updated
October 14, 2022
References
Autoimmunity & The Eyes: A Spotlight on Uveitis. Dorothy Weinstein, Global Autoimmune Institute. (2022). Retrieved October 12, 2022, from https://www.autoimmuneinstitute.org/autoimmunity-and-the-eyes-a-spotlight-on-uveitis/
Uveitis. Autoimmune Association. (2022, March 5). Retrieved October 12, 2022, from https://autoimmune.org/disease-information/uveitis/