Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye. The uvea consists of three parts. The front layer is the iris, the colored ring surrounding the pupil; the ciliary body is a circular band of muscle that connects the iris and the choroid and sits immediately behind the iris; the choroid is the vascular layer between the retina and the sclera, the whites of the eye. Uveitis is completely curable with medications or surgery. However, it is a very serious condition and early diagnosis and treatment is crucial in preventing permanent damage. The different types of uveitis are classified based on which parts of the uvea are affected: Anterior uveitis or iritis affects the iris; intermediate uveitis or cyclitis affects the ciliary body; posterior uveitis or choroiditis affects the choroid; panuveitis affects all three parts of the uvea.

Uveitis is caused by the effects of many autoimmune disorders as well as a variety of infections. Symptoms include pain, light sensitivity, redness, blurred or cloudy vision and floaters. If you suspect you have uveitis, go to your ophthalmologist immediately.

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