* Uveitis??

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What is Uveitis ??

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* Uveitis -- inflammation of the uvea, which includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. This is often related to an

autoimmune disorder, infection, or exposure to toxins. Often, only the iris is inflamed, which is called iritis.

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Uveitis can be caused by autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis, infection, or exposure to toxins. However, in many cases the cause is unknown.

The most common form of uveitis is anterior uveitis, which involves inflammation in the front part of the eye. It is often called iritis because it is usually only effects the iris, the colored part of the eye. The inflammation may be associated with autoimmune diseases, but most cases occur in healthy people. The disorder may affect only one eye. It is most common in young and middle-aged people.