Uvea

Uvea is the middle layer of the eye, placed behind the sclera and in front of the retina.it consists of iris, ciliary body and the choroid.

We at BEH have a dedicated team to treat disorders of the Uvea. With specialized equipments, diagnosis becomes easy and accurate.

What is Uveitis?

Inflammation of any of the 3 layers(iris, ciliary body or choroid) is called uveitis.

What are the types of uveitis?

  • Anterior

  • intermediate

  • posterior 

  • pan uveitis (inflammation of all 3 layers)

What are the causes of uveitis?

  • Infections due to micro organisms

  • Trauma/injury to the eye

  • Tuberculosis, dengue, chikungunya, typhoid, leprosy, syphilis etc

  • Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, Sarcoidosis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Psoariasis etc

  • If cause cannot be determined then it will be termed as Idiopathic.

What are the symptoms of uveitis?

Redness, diminution of vision, watering, presence of floaters, Photophobia(inability to see bright light)

What is the treatment of Uveitis?

Usually low strength corticosteroid eye drops will completely treat mild uveitis. If the condition is more serious, then oral as well as topical steroids will be used and frequent follow ups are required to treat the condition.