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What causes iritis? i've had recurring iritis since 2010 and i've had every test for every disease and they've all come back negative.
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Autoimmunity: If your ophthalmology exams haven't detected the cause, it is worth seeing an internist or rheumatologist to see if you have an underlying autoimmune condition that could be provoking the iritis.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Idiopathic : In many cases of iritis a cause cannot be found.
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