Uveitis

Alternative names:

anterior uveitis; choroiditis; choroidoretinitis; granulomatous uveitis; iritis; nongranulomatous uveitis; posterior uveitis; retinitis

Symptoms:

• redness of the eye
• eye burning, itching & discharge
• blurred vision
• sensitivity to light
• dark, floating spots in the vision
• small pupils
• eye pain

Note: Symptoms may develop rapidly

Signs and tests:

An eye examination may show signs of uveitis. A slit lamp examination may be performed. A physical examination and laboratory tests may be needed to rule out underlying causes.