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Chronic idiopathic/autoimmune uveitis can cause permanent blindness. but does acute uveitis/iritis from injury also cause irreversible blindness? can traumatic uveitis recover on its own in majority cases if steroid or nsaid drops are not used?

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Dr. John Berryman
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 55 years experience
Long standing uveitis from any cause can evolve into permanent blindness. Treatment as soon as possible is essential in prevention of blindness. Obtain a referral to an ophthalmologist for treatment.
Answered Mar 24, 2021
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