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Inflammation of the iris.

Symptoms of Iritis

The following features are indicative of Iritis:
  • discomfort or achiness in the affected eye
  • decreased vision
  • eye redness
  • sensitivity to light
  • eye pain
  • dark, floating spots in the vision
It is possible that Iritis shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.

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Common Causes of Iritis

The following are the most common causes of Iritis:
  • eye trauma
  • herpes zoster on face
  • ankylosing spondylitis
  • psoriatic arthritis
  • Behcet's disease
  • sarcoidosis

Other Causes of Iritis

The following are the less common causes of Iritis:
  • juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
  • ulcerative colitis

Risk Factors for Iritis

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Iritis:
  • syphilis
  • HIV/AIDs
  • have a weakened immune system
  • smoking
  • genetic alteration in human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27) gene

Prevention of Iritis

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Iritis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • avoid smoking
  • treat the systemic disease or infection

Occurrence of Iritis

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Iritis cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Common between 1 - 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Iritis most commonly occurs in the following age group:
  • Aged between 15-60 years

Common Gender

Iritis can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Iritis

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Iritis:
  • Slit-lamp examination: To detect the signs of iritis
  • External examination: To view the pattern of redness in one or both eyes
  • Visual acuity: To see the sharpness of the vision

Doctor for Diagnosis of Iritis

Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Iritis:
  • Ophthalmologist

Complications of Iritis if untreated

Yes, Iritis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Iritis is left untreated:
  • cystoid macular edema
  • an irregular pupil
  • cataracts
  • permanent vision loss
  • band keratopathy
  • glaucoma

Procedures for Treatment of Iritis

The following procedures are used to treat Iritis:
  • Surgery: Treats the complications such as cataract, glaucoma, and vitreoretinal problems

Time for Treatment of Iritis

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Iritis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
  • More than 1 year

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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