Forms of uveitis
Uveitis is an inflammation of the vascular skin. It consists of different structures. The iris refers only to the iris.
In case of an inflammation (iritis) only this structure is affected. However, similar to anterior, intermedia and posterior uveitis, this disease is more common in systemic diseases and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or sarcoidosis. Infectious diseases are also frequently accompanied by isolated inflammation of the iris. Here, too, patients frequently complain of redness of the eye, visual disturbances and pain. The therapy consists of the administration of cortisone, as well as the therapy of the underlying disease.
How do I find a specialist?
Uveitis is a relatively common eye disease and should be treatable by any eye doctor. There are no specialists. However, the search for an ophthalmologist is often not so easy.
Many do not exist and those who do exist often do not have appointments. In the beginning, it makes sense to search the Internet for nearby ophthalmologists and read reviews. Usually your own family doctor often knows a good place to go. In rare cases, it also makes sense to visit special eye clinics, because they have a larger repertoire of diagnostics.
Can uveitis be an indication of MS?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. It causes damage to the nerves with consequences for the whole body. Frequent initial symptoms are impaired vision and inflammation of the optic nerves.
There is no clear association with uveitis, but it often occurs much more frequently in MS patients than in non-affected persons. Uveitis intermedia is the most common form of uveitis. The exact cause of this increased probability of disease has not yet been clarified in detail. If, however, there is only uveitis and no other symptoms corresponding to MS, it is relatively unlikely that affected persons have MS.
