If you’re experiencing eye floaters, blurry vision, or eye pain, you could have uveitis, which is an inflammation of the uvea. The uvea resides beneath the sclera, which is the white part of your eye. It consists of the iris, ciliary and choroid. When the uvea of the eye becomes inflamed, it could be due to an infection, which means you should schedule an appointment with our uveitis specialists at Marietta Eye Clinic in North Atlanta.
Several diseases can cause uveitis, including:
There are four types of uveitis, including:
It’s important to note that the symptoms of uveitis typically appear suddenly. They can include:
Our uveitis doctors can examine your eyes with a dilated eye exam to diagnose the condition. If the inflammation isn’t caused by an infection, various steroid medications may be prescribed. These can include steroid drops, pills, or injections. If the uveitis is caused by an infection, medication to treat the infection may be prescribed along with steroid medications. These are the two most common treatments for uveitis.
If the steroids and medications fail to alleviate the uveitis, immunosuppressants may be prescribed to help control your immune system and lower inflammation. In rare cases, surgery may be prescribed. The surgery involves removing the liquid inside the eye, called the vitreous humour, and replacing it with gas or another liquid. Over time, the vitreous humour naturally replaces itself.
If you’ve recently experienced changes in your vision, it’s important to schedule an appointment with our uveitis specialist to diagnose and treat your vision changes by calling us at 770-427-8111.
A thorough eye examination is necessary to diagnose uveitis. Dr. Dhanu Meleth and Dr. Lakshmana Kooragayala have completed uveitis fellowships and are two of the few specialists in the state of Georgia who are able to diagnose and treat this condition. Prior to diagnosis, they may order blood tests, skin tests, or x-rays to determine whether you have uveitis or another condition. Since uveitis can be caused by illnesses in other parts of the body, your uveitis specialist will want to know about your overall health and may consult with your primary care physician or other specialists.
If you have any symptoms of uveitis, call us today at (770) 427-8111 or text us at (770) 427-0400 to schedule your eye exam.
When it comes to your eyes, nothing beats a face-to-face consultation with one of our eye doctors. Request an appointment to meet with one of our specialists.
8/24/2018
8/24/2018