Question 1

is uveitis contagious? i have just been diagnosed with uveitis and i'm worried about giving it to my kids.

Accepted Answer

No: It is not contagious.  It is not an infection.

Question 2

uveitis can be cured ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some uveitides, like postoperative anterior uveitis, can be treated and stopped (cured).  Whereas others may require life long ocular and systemic management and may never be cured, but managed. So it depends on the cause.

Question 3

is uveitis disease is curable?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Uveitis is a group of diseases that is quite large.  Some uveitis diseases are curable, notably those caused by infection, others are treatable but not curable, such as those caused by autoimmune disease.  So, the exact diagnosis is very important to know in order to answer the question whether it is curable.  Hope this helps!

Question 4

please define what anterior uveitis is?

Accepted Answer

Sterile inflammation: This is a sterile (non-infectious) inflammation of the front of the inside of the eye.  Also termed iritis, it can be visually threatening, usually causes pain and light sensitivity with eye redness.  Your ophthalmologist should see this for treatment and some are associated with systemic disease which need treatment.

Question 5

why is it that my uveitis keeps coming back?

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Needs workup: Recurrent uveitis can be due to an underlying disorder that needs to treated.  Seek an ophthalmologist who is expert on uveitis.  Many academy ophthalmology departments have such an expert.

Question 6

what are symptoms of uveitis in a child with jra?

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Photophobia: Photophobia (sensitivity to light), pain and blurred/decreasing vision.  The child should have routine exams by an eye md.

Question 7

how effective is difluprednate for treating uveitis?

Accepted Answer

Uveitis: Yes this drop can be used to treat anterior uveitis. However if necessary there are stronger steroids.

Question 8

please explain why does my uveitis keep coming back?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Uveitis, a sterile inflammation of the interior of the eye, is of unknown origin. While the majority of cases occur only once in someones life, a smaller group has them recurrently.  Occasionally they are associated with GI and arthritic disorders, but most are isolated.  Since we do not know the actual trigger, we don't know why they keep coming back.  Get it treated regularly to prevent problems.

Question 9

how effective is dexamethasone (baycadron) for treating uveitis?

Accepted Answer

It can work: Dexamethasone is a steroid and can be very effective in treating uveitis. How effective can depend on the severity of the inflammation and how often it is prescribed. Follow up with your eye care provider can relay how effective the treatment is improving the uveitis.

Question 10

my son has anterior uveitis. what is it and what can i do to help?

Accepted Answer

See below: Anterior uveitis is inflammation in the front part of the eye.  It is a serious problem which should be managed by an ophthalmologist.

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