{"id":1624,"date":"2020-06-22T12:42:24","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T12:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1624"},"modified":"2020-07-01T05:53:11","modified_gmt":"2020-07-01T05:53:11","slug":"iritis-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-home-remedies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/iritis-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-home-remedies","title":{"rendered":"Iritis-Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors and Home Remedies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Iritis\n(i-RYE-is) swells and irritates (inflammation) in the coloured ring around the\npupil (iris) of your eye. Another name for the iritis is uveitis anterior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The uvea is\nthe central layer of the eye between the retina and the eye&#8217;s white part. The\niris is in the front (anterior) portion of the uvea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iritis is\nthe most common type of uveitis. Uveitis is inflammation of part of or all of\nthe uvea. The cause is often unknown. It can result from a condition or genetic\nfactor that underlies it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If untreated,\niritis can cause glaucoma or loss of vision. If you have iritis symptoms see\nyour doctor as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/iritis-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-home-remedies\/#Iritis_Symptoms\" title=\"Iritis Symptoms\">Iritis Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/iritis-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-home-remedies\/#Causes\" title=\"Causes\">Causes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/iritis-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-home-remedies\/#Risk_factors\" title=\"Risk factors\">Risk factors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Iritis_Symptoms\"><\/span>Iritis Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Iritis\nusually comes on quickly and most often affects only one eye. Signs and\nsymptoms may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pain in your eye or brow area<\/li><li>Severe eye pain in bright light<\/li><li>Redness, especially around your iris<\/li><li>An unusually small or strangely shaped pupil<\/li><li>Blurry vision or vision loss<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes\"><\/span>Causes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Iritis has\nmany causes. Most of the time, the inflammation is idiopathic (that is, of\nunknown cause). The acute iritis in such cases can occur only once in a\nperson&#8217;s life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iritis may\nbe related to several diseases, including many systemic illnesses. This is\noften recurrent in these cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Infection such as herpes simplex virus, herpes zoster virus\n(shingles), tuberculosis, syphilis, and others <\/li><li>Inflammation following eye surgery<\/li><li>Sarcoidosis<\/li><li>Adamantiades-Behcet disease, in which the inflammation of the\nuveal tissue centres around the blood vessels<\/li><li>Inflammatory bowel disease, particularly ulcerative colitis and\nCrohn&#8217;s disease<\/li><li>Some drugs have been associated with iritis (for instance,\nanalogue drugs for prostaglandin glaucoma)<\/li><li>Ocular injury may lead to traumatic iritis. Rarely, a history of\nprevious trauma to the other eye can cause the non-traumatized eye to develop\ndelayed onset iritis. <\/li><li>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autoimmune conditions\nsuch as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, HLA-B27-associated diseases such as\nankylosing&nbsp;&nbsp; spondylitis and vascular\ncollagen diseases such as lupus<\/li><li>More posterior uveitis (e.g., intermediate uveitis and\nchoroiditis) with inflammatory cells spilling over into the anterior chamber\n(front part of the eye) may mimic iritis. Similarly, a retinal detachment in\nthe anterior chamber can create a spillover of pigment and cells which could\nalso mimic iritis.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_factors\"><\/span>Risk factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your risk of\ndeveloping iritis increases if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have a specific genetic alteration. People with a particular gene\nalteration that is necessary for the safe functioning of the immune system are\nmore likely to develop iritis. This change is labelled HLA-B27.<\/li><li>Develop a sexually transmitted infection. Some infections, like as\nsyphilis, or HIV \/ AIDS, are associated with significant iritis risk.<\/li><li>Have a weakened immune system or an autoimmune disorder. This\nincludes conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis and reactive arthritis.<\/li><li>Smoke tobacco. Studies have shown that smoking contributes to your\nrisk.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the possible complications of iritis?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With quick\ntreatment, iritis often goes away without causing any other problems. But some\npeople do have complications from iritis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Possible\ncomplications from iritis include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cataracts<\/li><li>Calcium deposits on your cornea (band keratopathy)<\/li><li>Inflammation of the fluid in the middle of your eye<\/li><li>Inflammation of the retina, that lines the back of the eye <\/li><li>Abnormal iris adhesion to other ocular structures (synechiae)<\/li><li>Optic nerve damage in severe cases, causing blindness<\/li><li>Raised pressure inside your eye (glaucoma) <\/li><li>Swelling of the central portion (macular oedema) of the retina<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Those\ncomplications can cause partial or total loss of vision if severe. Your eye\ncare professional should try to avoid these complications with prompt treatment\nof your iritis. This often requires frequent dosing of medicines to bring the\ninflammation down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might\nneed medicines to treat complications such as glaucoma. In severe cases, you\nmay need surgery to treat one of these complications. For example, you may need\nsurgery to remove a cataract or to fix your cornea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your risk of\ncomplications may vary based on your age, your other health conditions, and the\ncause of your iritis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are There Home Remedies for Iritis?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mild\nanalgesics may help temporarily until you can see the ophthalmologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iritis needs\nprescription medicines (drops, pills or a combination) and follow-up visits\nwith an ophthalmologist too, so it is essential to seek medical care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use prescription medications exactly as prescribed.<\/li><li>Wear dark glasses if exposure to light is uncomfortable.<\/li><li>Take mild analgesics, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen\n(Advil), to help control some of the discomforts.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iritis (i-RYE-is) swells and irritates (inflammation) in the coloured ring around the pupil (iris) of your eye. 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