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Causes of iritis and other eye problems?

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Mostly unknown: Most iritis (also termed uveitis) is from unknown causes. A few are related to certain systemic rheumatoid and GI inflammations. There is a tendency for recurrence but there is effective treatment which you ophthalmologist can supply.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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