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: