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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Iritis (eye-RYE-tis) is an irritation of the iris in your eye. It may appear suddenly without warning or may develop over a period of time. The problem usually affects only one eye and, with treatment, should clear up in a week or two.

Causes

Iritis usually starts as an infection in another part of the body that moves to the eye. It sometimes occurs as a result of a disease or an eye injury. Often the cause is unknown.

Signs/Symptoms

Typical symptoms include eye pain, redness, and blurred vision. Your eyes may tear more than usual, and you may develop an increased sensitivity to bright light.

Care

Your doctor may prescribe medicine to relieve the pain and irritation and treat any infection.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

  • To ease the pain, apply a clean, warm or cool washcloth to your eye several times a day for 10 to 20 minutes.
  • To help reduce pain and sensitivity to light, wear dark glasses, even when indoors, until treatment is finished.
  • Your doctor may suggest you rest as much as possible for the first week or two after treatment begins. Sometimes bedrest is necessary.
  • You may use over-the-counter medicines such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve pain. Take them exactly as directed.

Call Your Doctor If...

  • You have any problems that may be related to the medicine you are taking.

Seek Care Immediately If...

  • You have severe, throbbing eye pain and headaches.
  • Your vision suddenly becomes blurred.
  • You see halos around lights.
  • Your eyeball is painful and hard to the touch.
  • You become nauseated or start to vomit.
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