Patient Education

Anterior uveitis is inflammation of the front layer of the uvea. You are more likely to get anterior uveitis if you have had certain diseases, viruses or an eye injury. Symptoms include a red eye, pain and blurry vision. This is a serious condition that must be treated immediately to save vision. Treatment

Intermediate uveitis is inflammation of the uvea in the middle of the eye. You are more likely to get intermediate uveitis if you have had certain diseases or infections. Symptoms include blurry vision and floaters. This is a serious condition that must be treated immediately to save vision. Treatment

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is an inflammatory disease that affects children under the age of 16. With JIA, joints become red, swollen, tender, and painful. Some children with JIA also get uveitis, which is inflammation of the eyes. Uveitis can cause vision loss if it’s not found and treated

Posterior uveitis is inflammation of the uvea toward the back of the eye. You are more likely to get posterior uveitis if you have had certain diseases or viruses. Symptoms include a red eye, pain in the eye, and floaters. This is a serious condition that must be treated immediately to save vision. Treatment

Scleritis is inflammation (redness, swelling, pain) of the white part of the eye. Scleritis is often linked to an autoimmune disease and can lead to vision loss. It needs to be treated as soon as it is diagnosed. Treatment includes pills for inflammation or pain, immunosuppressive drugs, antibiotics

Corticosteroid medicines are often known as steroids. They treat inflammation affecting the eye. They reduce swelling, pain, and redness. Your ophthalmologist uses corticosteroid tablets to treat conditions like uveitis, Graves’ disease, and giant cell arteritis. Drug interactions with steroids can