Uveitis (say "you-vee-EYE-tus") is swelling and tenderness of the middle layer of the eye. This area includes the colored part of the eye (iris), muscles, and blood vessels. One or both of your eyes may be swollen, red, and painful. You may have blurred vision.
You may have gotten uveitis from an infection, but the cause is often not known.
There are three main types of uveitis.
It is important to treat uveitis. Treatment can save your eyesight and avoid permanent damage to your eyes.
Uveitis is an inflammation, or swelling and tenderness, of the middle layer of the eye. This area includes the colored part of the eye (iris), muscles, and blood vessels.
Uveitis may develop in people who have:
Treatment for uveitis depends on its cause.
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
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