What is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis? Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis is an arthritic joint disease in patients under the age of sixteen. This type of arthritis is associated with iritis (uveitis) or inflammation inside the eye involving the uveal tissue in the eye. Another common name for it is … [Read more...]
What is Uveitis? Uveitis is an inflammation of the uvea. The uvea is the middle layer of the posterior portion of the eye and is the iris in front of the eye. The uvea provides most of the blood supply to the inside tissues of the eye. Signs and Symptoms of Uveitis The symptoms of uveitis can … [Read more...]
What is Iritis? Iritis is a form of anterior uveitis. Iritis is an inflammation of the blue or brown portion of the eye called the iris. Iritis can be a onetime event or can become recurrent or chronic. Signs and Symptoms of Iritis The symptoms of iritis can appear suddenly and sometimes can … [Read more...]
