Symptoms can appear suddenly and vary depending on the type of uveitis. The most common are:

• Eye pain.
• Eye redness.
• Sensitivity to light (photophobia).
• Blurred or decreased vision.
• Appearance of eye floaters in the visual field (myodesopsia).

The causes of uveitis are varied and may include::

• Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or ankylosing spondylitis.
• Viral, bacterial, fungal or parasitic infections, such as toxoplasmosis, tuberculosis or herpes.
• Previous eye trauma or surgery.
• Idiopathic, when no specific cause is identified.

Treatment depends on the underlying cause and the severity of the inflammation:

• Corticosteroids administered in the form of drops, injections or oral medications to control the inflammation.
• Immunosuppressants, in the case of autoimmune diseases.
• Antibiotics or antivirals, if the cause is infectious.
• Surgical interventions to resolve complications, or to take samples for analysis.

Early treatment is essential to prevent complications and protect vision.