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Prompt treatment is necessary to
minimize any loss of vision.
Eye drops, especially steroids and pupil dilators,
are medications used to reduce inflammation and
pain.
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For deeper inflammation, oral
medication or injections may be necessary.
Complications such as
Glaucoma (high
pressure in the eye),
Cataracts (clouding
of the lens of the eye), or new blood vessel
formation (neovascularization), also may need
treatment in the course of the disease. If
complications are advanced, conventional or
laser surgery may be
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Uveitis in the front and middle
part of the eye (iritis or
cyclitis) is commonly more sudden in onset,
generally lasting six to eight weeks, and in the
early stages can usually be controlled by the
frequent use of drops. Often, this type of uveitis
cannot be given a specific cause.
Uveitis in the back part of the
eye (choroiditis) is
commonly slower in onset and may last longer, and is
often more difficult to treat. |
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The
appropriate treatment for uveitis is dependent on
the severity of the disease
and the ocular structures
involved. Topical eye drops and/or oral medications
are prescribed to reduce inflammation. In some
cases, medication is required to lower the
intraocular pressure. |
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The treatment of Uveitis
aims to achieve the
following:
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Relief of pain and
discomfort (where
present)
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To prevent sight
loss due to the
disease or its
complications
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To treat the cause
of the disease where
possible.
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