Anterior Uveitis

What is Uveitis? Uveitis is a rare condition in which all or part of the uvea becomes inflamed. The uvea includes the choroid, the ciliary body, and the iris. The disease is commonly associated with visual impairment, blindness, and decreased quality of life. It affects patients in their most active and economic...

Anterior uveitis is a set of conditions defined by intraocular inflammation and is believed to be the cause of up to 10% of legal blindness in the United States, or approximately 30,000 new cases of blindness per year. Anterior uveitis is an intraocular inflammation of the uveal structures. The uvea is situated ante...