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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Behcets Syndrome

Health Encyclopedia: Uveitis

Alternative Names

Iritis; Pars planitis; Choroiditis; Chorioretinitis; Anterior uveitis; Posterior uveitis


Treatment

Iritis is usually mild. Pain caused by spasm of the pupil constriction muscle is relieved by drops to dilate the pupil. Dark glasses may be helpful. Steroid eye drops or ointment may be needed. More severe cases require a search for an underlying cause.

Pars planitis is often treated with steroid eye drops, but may be treated with oral steroids or another ...

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