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==What are the symptoms of uveitis?== | ==What are the symptoms of uveitis?== | ||
Uveitis can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may develop rapidly and can include: | |||
* Blurred vision | |||
* Dark, floating spots in the vision | |||
* Eye pain | |||
* Redness of the eye | |||
* Sensitivity to light | |||
==What are the causes of uveitis?== | ==What are the causes of uveitis?== |
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What is uveitis?
Uveitis is swelling and irritation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye. The uvea[ provides most of the blood supply to the retina.
What are the symptoms of uveitis?
Uveitis can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may develop rapidly and can include:
- Blurred vision
- Dark, floating spots in the vision
- Eye pain
- Redness of the eye
- Sensitivity to light
What are the causes of uveitis?
Who is at risk for uveitis?
How to know you have uveitis?
When to seek urgent medical care
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for uveitis
Directions to Hospitals Treating uveitis