Uveitis
Inflammation of the iris (the colored part of the eye that creates the pupil) leading to eye redness and pain.
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39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common |
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Uveitis can be cured ?
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Please define what anterior uveitis is?
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Why is it that my uveitis keeps coming back?
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What are symptoms of uveitis in a child with jra?
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How effective is Difluprednate for treating uveitis?
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How effective is dexamethasone (Baycadron) for treating uveitis?
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My son has anterior uveitis. What is it and what can I do to help?
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I'm dealing with reccurent severe bouts of anterior uveitis for 6 years, what can I do about it?
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Is uveitis contagious? I have just been diagnosed with uveitis and i'm worried about giving it to my kids.
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I have uveitis, can I wear contact lenses?
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Could someone with chronic uveitis also get lasik?
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