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ok so i ve got iritis or rather uvitus or sumfing like that and ive been told thats its really rare to have it at my age im 14 but i asked my doctor if i can go blind and he said its a serious condition so im so scared its unbelievable and i dont no what to. i get a really bad hewadache nearly every day.
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if you have any infromation on this condition PLEASE HELP ME IM FREAKING OUT ill rate 5's for decent answers
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alright . i will come out and say it now that i dont really have a good answer but i am 14 as well , i have had the disease for 5 years and now it isnt too bad (if you just found out about it that you do have it, it may be bad for a little) . I remember when i got it i was nervous like you , but in time (depending on the severity) the symptoms and effect will die down a bit (i know mine did) , like i said you may not rate this as a five , but your not alone i have had it for a while (actually i was mis-diagnosed 3 times before the doctors actually found out what it was) but good luck ! i am actually going to see the eye doctor in the next couple of weeks .
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nflammatory disorder of the colored part of the eye (iris). In the majority of cases there is no specific cause. Occasionally, iritis is just one symptom of a disease that affects other organ systems. These are called connective tissue diseases and include: rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoid , lupus , scleroderma , Behcet's disease , anklylosing spondylitis, Reiter's disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and B-27 disease. Sometimes, it is necessary to establish whether iritis/uveitis is a manifestation of one of these or some other underlying systemic disease. Your eye care provider may ask a detailed medical history, and may order a battery of tests including several possible blood tests, a chest x-ray, x-rays of the lower back, and a skin test for tuberculosis.
Treatment of iritis is often directed at finding and removing the cause of the inflammation. In addition, eye drops and ointments are used to relieve pain, quiet the inflammation, dilate the pupil, and reduce any scarring which may occur. Both steroids and antibiotics may be used. The application of hot packs may also provide relief from the symptoms of iritis. In severe cases, oral medications and injections may be necessary to treat the condition.
A case of iritis usually lasts 6 to 8 weeks. During this time, the patient must be observed carefully to monitor potential side effects from medications and any complications which may occur. Cataracts, glaucoma, corneal changes, and secondary inflammation of the retina may occur as a result of iritis and the medications used to treat the disorder.
Since iritis is an inflammation inside the eye, the condition is potentially sight threatening. Proper diagnosis and prompt treatment of iritis are essential. To minimize any loss of vision, the patient should have a complete eye examination as soon as symptoms occur. If diagnosed in the early stages, iritis can usually be controlled with the use of eye drops before vision loss occurs.
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sorry to hear that. i found a website that can tell you a lot about it-
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