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Uveitis is an inflammation, or swelling and tenderness, of the middle layer of the eye. This area includes the coloured part of the eye (iris), muscles, and blood vessels.
Uveitis may develop in people who have:
Treatment for uveitis depends on its cause.
Current as of: October 12, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Carol L. Karp MD - Ophthalmology
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