Can Myopia Be Cured? Understanding Nearsightedness and Its Treatment
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November 19, 2024
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Uveitis refers to inflammation of the middle layer of your eyeball which is also known as uvea. This condition could be caused due to infections or autoimmune diseases. Uveitis can be painful, cause redness, irritation, swelling and later may even affect your eyesight. If untreated, uveitis can also result in major eye tissue damage and permanent loss of vision
Uveitis is classified into 3 types based on the part of the uvea that is affected.
If swelling happens to the uvea near the front of the eyes, it is called anterior uveitis. This condition can start all of a sudden with symptoms that last many weeks.
If the swelling happens to the uvea in the middle part of the eye, it is called intermediate uveitis. In such cases, the symptoms could last a few weeks or sometimes many years.
If the swelling happens to the uvea in the back of the eye, it is referred to as posterior uveitis. Symptoms develop and get worse gradually and will last for many years.
In most cases, the cause of uveitis is unknown and in some cases, it could be a result of infections, systemic diseases, injuries or medications.
1. Infections
When pathogens enter your body, they cause damage and infection. Pathogens that cause uveitis are:
2. Systemic Diseases
Uveitis can also occur in association with certain systemic diseases.
Systemic conditions that are linked to uveitis are:
3. Injuries
Eye injuries can damage uvea tissues and blood vessels resulting in uveitis. Our immune system uses inflammation as a response to injury and as part of the repair process. If excessive, it can cause permanent loss of vision.
4. Medications
Certain medications that can cause uveitis are:
Symptoms can vary according to the type of uveitis and its severity. The most commonly observed symptoms are:
The diagnosis process of uveitis starts with an eye exam. At Nethradhama, we use cutting-edge technologies for visual acuity tests and slit lamp examinations. Tonometry is also used to measure the pressure in your eyes and optical coherence tomography to look for retinal swelling.
If uveitis is caused due to other underlying conditions, you may also have to include a blood test to check for infections, autoimmune disorders, forms of arthritis and other blood-related medical conditions. Imaging scans such as X-rays and MRI can also be performed to detect uveitis and its underlying causes. Fundus Fluorescein angiography may be required in cases of posterior uveitis.
Since uveitis causes and symptoms can vary depending on its type, it is best to consult a specialist for early diagnosis and effective treatment. Nethradhama is all set to provide you with the best care and effective treatment options from our expert doctors.
The goal of uveitis treatment is to reduce the swelling in your eyes. If uveitis is caused by an underlying condition, treatment will be carried out based on specific diseases. Several treatment options are available for uveitis.
1. Medications
Initial treatment involves eye drops that consist of anti-inflammatory drugs such as corticosteroids. But uveitis cannot be completely cured or maintained with eye drops alone. So your doctor may also recommend injection of corticosteroid in or around the eye and sometimes tablets.
Eye drops with drugs that control spasms in the iris and ciliary body can help reduce eye pain associated with uveitis.
If uveitis is caused due to microbial infection, the main goal of treatment is to bring the infection under control and alleviate the cause.
Immunosuppressant drugs are prescribed to inhibit the inflammatory responses of your immune system thus reducing uveitis, especially when it is long term & associated with systemic diseases.
2. Intraocular Injections
Direct injection of corticosteroid or anti-inflammatory drugs into the eyes will alleviate uveitis and its symptoms for a few months.
Sustained-release Implants
Implantable devices that release medications slowly into the eye will provide long-lasting relief from uveitis symptoms.
3. Surgical Procedures
This surgical process involves the removal of vitreous gel to maintain or prevent the gradual development of uveitis condition.
This surgical process involves the removal of vitreous gel to maintain or prevent the gradual development of uveitis condition.
Uveitis condition can cause changes in eye structure and have complications associated with that. Some of those complications are:
Visit Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital for the best care. Our team of expert doctors are equipped to provide advanced treatment for uveitis. We will make sure that your experience will stand testimony to our excellence in eye care.
Our eyes are super important, and taking care of them is key to living a full life. Whether you love reading, working on the computer,
Our eyes are super important, and taking care of them is key to living a full life. Whether you love reading, working on the computer,
Our eyes are super important, and taking care of them is key to living a full life. Whether you love reading, working on the computer,
Our eyes are super important, and taking care of them is key to living a full life. Whether you love reading, working on the computer,
Our eyes are super important, and taking care of them is key to living a full life. Whether you love reading, working on the computer,
Our eyes are super important, and taking care of them is key to living a full life. Whether you love reading, working on the computer,