Uveitis
Also called: chorioretinitis
An inflammation of the middle layer of the eye (uvea).
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Medium-term: resolves within months
The most common type is an inflammation of the iris called iritis (anterior uveitis).
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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