Can an optometrist treat uveitis?
How do you treat uveitis? Optometrists will usually prescribe two different eye drops for uveitis. Depending on the severity of the condition, the drops can be used for up to four weeks. The object of the treatment is to reduce pain and inflammation, prevent further tissue damage and restore any loss of vision.
Who treats uveitis?
Uveitis Specialist or Ocular Immunologist: an ophthalmologist who specializes in uveitis treatment. Rheumatologist: a specialist who treats autoimmune conditions (commonly referred to as rheumatic diseases), which affect the body’s immune system, like the inflammation that contributes to uveitis.
When should you go to the hospital for uveitis?
Uveitis is generally not a medical emergency unless there is an acute, painful red eye or the eye pressure is dangerously high. In such emergent cases, treatment can be sought with a general ophthalmologist for immediate control of inflammation and eye pressure.
Can Specsavers treat uveitis?
Uveitis is typically managed by an eye specialist who will be able to determine the best treatment plan for you. Treatment plans will usually involve trying to establish the cause of the uveitis and if a cause is found treatment will be organised for the underlying condition.
How long does uveitis take to heal?
The part of your eye affected by uveitis will determine the duration of the condition. With proper treatment, anterior uveitis can clear up in a matter of days to weeks. Posterior uveitis, on the other hand, may last several months or years and could permanently alter your vision.
How did I get uveitis?
Possible causes of uveitis are infection, injury, or an autoimmune or inflammatory disease. Many times a cause can’t be identified. Uveitis can be serious, leading to permanent vision loss. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent complications and preserve your vision.
How long does it take for uveitis to heal?
Are there genetic predispositions for uveitis in Australia?
Genetic predisposition – approximately 10% of people in Australia have a gene called HLA-B27 that can predispose those individuals to recurrent uveitis. This same gene is also linked to a degenerative lower-back condition called ankylosing spondylitis.
What to do if you have recurrent uveitis?
On the other hand, if you have recurrent uveitis then your eye specialist may organise for you to have some other tests done to look for underlying causes as listed above. The main treatment of uveitis aims at reducing the intra-ocular inflammation, with the use of corticosteroids (cortisone).
Can a person with uveitis only have one eye?
Uveitis (also known as ‘iritis’) is a condition characterised by inflammation inside the eyeball. In most cases only one eye is affected, though occasionally both can become inflamed. The symptoms of uveitis are as follows:
