How to Identify Symptoms of Eye Inflammation

Eye inflammation is also known as Iritis or Uveitis. It is a condition that creates a reddness or soreness around the iris, or the colored part of the eye. Uveitis is typically used to describe inflammation of the eye or components of the eye which include the ciliary bodies, the choroids or the retina.Individuals of all ages and genders may be afflicted with the condition, whose exact causes are unknown. However, it is believed that symptoms may be caused by other conditions such as arthritis, which causes inflammation of the joints and connective tissues of the body. Risk of experiencing eye inflammation increases with many other types of medical conditions and diseases, so it is wise to know and understand the symptoms of eye inflammation in order to seek prompts treatment. When left untreated, eye inflammation may cause vision loss, or conditons such as cataracts, glaucoma and other eye disorders.

Instructions

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  Pay attention to any pain generated in the eye. Often times, individuals mistake eye pain for symptoms of a headache, but such is not the case when the eye is inflammed. Early signs of an inflammation may also include a sensitivity to light and marked redness in the eye.

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  Watch for a smaller pupil in the eye that is affected. While this symptom may or may not appear in all individuals experiencing eye pain or inflammation, it is something to watch out for. Look in a mirror during normal day or night time conditions to see how large or small your pupils are. Notice if they look different when accompanied by additional symptoms.

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  Note any excess production of tears in the eye(s). Tears are produced to help purge or export germs and bacteria from the eyes, as well as lubricate the eye so that it remains moist.

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  Be alert for any signs of blurred vision or other disturbances. These may or may not be accompanied by eye pain or discomfort.

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  Pay attention to any "floating spots" in the vision. Often, this symptom is also accompanied by sensitivity to light and blurred vision.