Anterior uveitis is an inflammation of the middle of the eye that, if untreated, can lead to glaucoma, cataract or retinal edema, and cause permanent loss of vision.

2023年3月7日 · Anterior uveitis affects the inside of the front of your eye (between the cornea and the iris) and the ciliary body. It is also called iritis and is the most common type of uveitis. Intermediate uveitis affects the retina and blood vessels just behind the lens (pars plana) as well as the gel in the center of the eye (vitreous).

The symptoms of acute anterior uveitis are pain, redness, and photophobia (sensitivity to light), that typically develop rapidly, over a few days. The symptoms will resolve with appropriate anti-inflammatory therapy.

2022年8月24日 · Anterior uveitis, or iritis, is inflammation of the iris (the colored part of the eye) and the front portion of the ciliary body. Anterior uveitis is the most common and least serious of the uveitis types.

2024年3月25日 · Experts organize cases into three main areas: anterior, intermediate and posterior. When uveitis affects all three areas, experts call this panuveitis. The most common of the three is anterior (front) uveitis. It affects the iris and ciliary body, and the symptoms are often visible to you or others. The symptoms of anterior uveitis include:

2024年12月3日 · Swelling of the uvea near the front of the eye is called anterior uveitis or iritis. It starts suddenly and symptoms can last many weeks. Some forms of anterior uveitis are ongoing, while others go away but keep coming back. Swelling of the uvea in the middle of the eye is called intermediate uveitis.

2024年7月18日 · One particularly complex condition is anterior uveitis. Mastering the diagnosis and management of this disease can lead to better visual outcomes and fewer complications for patients. In order to do this, understanding the definition, pathology, and management of anterior uveitis is critical.

2024年12月4日 · Anterior uveitis affects the iris at the front of the eye. It’s the most common type, and it’s usually less serious. Intermediate uveitis affects the ciliary body and the vitreous (gel-like fluid that fills the eye). Posterior uveitis affects the retina and the choroid at the back of the eye.