Blunt force trauma, a penetrating injury, or a burn from a chemical or fire can cause acute iritis. Infections. Viral infections on your face, such as cold sores and shingles caused by herpes viruses, can cause iritis. Infectious diseases from other viruses and bacteria can also be linked to uveitis.
How do you prevent iritis?
Most often, treatment for iritis involves:
- Steroid eyedrops. Glucocorticoid medications, given as eyedrops, reduce inflammation.
- Dilating eyedrops. Eyedrops used to dilate your pupil can reduce the pain of iritis. Dilating eyedrops also protect you from developing complications that interfere with your pupil's function.
What is the number one cause of iritis?
Key points about iritis
Iritis is the inflammation of the colored part of your eye (iris). It can cause symptoms such as eye pain, light sensitivity, headache, and decreased vision. It can lead to serious problems such as severe vision loss and even blindness. Infection, injury, and autoimmune disease are major causes.
