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What is Uveitis?
The word uvea originated from ‘uva’ the Latin word for grape. Uvea is the middle layer of the eye behind the external layer sclera (the white of the eye) and in front of retina, the transparent layer at the back of the eye.
Uvea consists of three parts:
- Iris is a coloured part of the visible portion of the eye that surrounds the pupil, an opening at the centre. It contains muscles that allow the pupil to become larger (after dilatation) and smaller (after constriction);
- Ciliary body, which also contains muscles, secretes a transparent liquid within the eye; and
- Choroid, which contains blood vessels and connective tissue, lies between the sclera and the retina.
Classification of Uveitis
- Anterior
- Intermediate
- Posterior
- Panuveitis
Classification of Uveitis
According to standardisation of uveitis nomenclature (SUN), uveitis is classified into-
- Anterior
- Intermediate
- Posterior
- Panuveitis (Image)
Uveitis Signs And Symptoms
What Causes Uveitis?
- Infections (Bacterias, Viruses Fungus and protozoal
- Tuberculosis, Syphilis, Leprosy, Toxoplasmosis, Leptospirosis, Brucellosis, Typhoid and Rikettsial
- Herpes, Dengue, Chikungunya, cytomegalovirus (CMV), Mumps, HIV, H1N1, COVID
- Candida, Ring worm, Tinea, Aspergillus, Histoplasma
- Auto immune diseases
- Ankylosing spondylitis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriasis, SLE, Behcet’s syndrome, Sarcoidosis,VKH disease etc.,
- Cancers can cause uveitis like conditions
- Lymphomas, leukaemia, and secondries from other cancers in the body (like breast cancer, lung cancer or prostate cancer)
- Trauma can cause uveitis in the same eye or even other eye
- When the cause is unknown the uveitis is known as idiopathic
What causes Uveitis?
Uveitis occurs due to certain infections in the body or due to disbalance of immune system caused by various not well understood external and internal factors. It is not always possible to pin point the cause of uveitis. Common causes of uveitis are listed below:
- Infections (Bacterias, Viruses Fungus and protozoal
- Tuberculosis, Syphilis, Leprosy, Toxoplasmosis, Leptospirosis, Brucellosis, Typhoid and Rikettsial
- Herpes, Dengue, Chikungunya, cytomegalovirus (CMV), Mumps, HIV, H1N1, COVID
- Candida, Ring worm, Tinea, Aspergillus, Histoplasma
- Auto immune diseases
- Ankylosing spondylitis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriasis, SLE, Behcet’s syndrome, Sarcoidosis,VKH disease etc.,
- Cancers can cause uveitis like conditions
- Lymphomas, leukaemia, and secondries from other cancers in the body (like breast cancer, lung cancer or prostate cancer)
- Trauma can cause uveitis in the same eye or even other eye
- When the cause is unknown the uveitis is known as idiopathic
Investigation of Uveitis
Eye Investigation
Eye Tap
Laboratory Test
CBC, ESR, CRP, TPHA, RBS, HIV, HLA B 27, HLA B 5 1,ANA, ANCA
Radiological Test
Treatment for Uveitis
BIOLOGICS
- Termed “biologics” due to their biological derivation, these drugs specifically..
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Dr. Nitin Balakrishnan
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Dr. Nikhil Nitin Balakrishnan
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Frequently Asked Questions
The treatment duration for uveitis varies, lasting from a few months to years, depending on disease severity.
The frequency of OPD visits after treatment depends on individual diagnosis, typically requiring personalized follow-up based on consultant advice.
Depending on your condition’s diagnosis, you may need to see a rheumatologist or a physician/chest physician.
Uveitis complications may include increased eye pressure, cataract development, and macular swelling (sensitive eye layer). Adherence to consultant instructions is crucial.
