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Uveitis

Uveitis

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Inflammation of the iris (the colored part of the eye that creates the pupil) leading to eye redness and pain.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Eye disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Rare
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Common
Senior
60+
Common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Eye

Symptoms

Red eye (single)
Red (bloodshot) eyes, one eye only
Eye pain
Watery eyes
Light sensitivity
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Uveitis
Atropine
2.5
6 reviews
Homatropine
2
5 reviews
Difluprednate
Fluocinolone
Dexamethasone
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Tests

Rheumatoid arthritis diagnostic panel
Visual acuity

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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