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Uveitis can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may develop rapidly and may vary depending on the form of uveitis. Acute uveitis attacks are more commonly symptomatic and affect the anterior chamber. Chronic, indolent courses may not present with pain or eye redness. | Uveitis can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may develop rapidly and may vary depending on the form of uveitis. Acute uveitis attacks are more commonly symptomatic and affect the anterior chamber. Chronic, indolent courses may not present with pain or eye redness. | ||
'''Anterior uveitis''' | '''Anterior uveitis''' | ||
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* Difficulty focusing on objects | * Difficulty focusing on objects | ||
'''Intermediate and Posterior Uveitis''' | '''Intermediate and Posterior Uveitis''' | ||
* [[Floaters]] | * [[Floaters]] | ||
* [[Blurry vision]] | * [[Blurry vision]] | ||
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* Chronic inflammation lasting for at least six weeks | * Chronic inflammation lasting for at least six weeks | ||
'''Panuveitis''' | '''Panuveitis''' | ||
* [[Floaters]] | * [[Floaters]] | ||
* [[Blurry vision]] | * [[Blurry vision]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Tarek Nafee, M.D. [2]
Overview
History
Symptoms
Uveitis can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may develop rapidly and may vary depending on the form of uveitis. Acute uveitis attacks are more commonly symptomatic and affect the anterior chamber. Chronic, indolent courses may not present with pain or eye redness.
Anterior uveitis
- Light sensitivity
- Eye redness, tenderness, or pain
- Difficulty focusing on objects
Intermediate and Posterior Uveitis
- Floaters
- Blurry vision
- Difficulty focusing on objects
- Chronic inflammation lasting for at least six weeks
Panuveitis