Autoimmune uveitis
Evidence: T Cell
Names
Autoimmune uveitis
Idiopathic uveitis
Note: there are dozens of eye diseases that may be classified in this disease category. More information on these diseases can be found at Medscape).
Description
In autoimmune uveitis, the immune system attacks elements of the eye. The result is blurred vision, sensitivity to light (photophobia), eye pain, floaters (floating spots), headache and redness (conjunctival injection).
Patient Groups
The Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation
Olivias Vision (United Kingdom)
Bloggers
None
Prevalence
US Cases: 261,000 [Acharya 2013] which encompasses active (186,000) and inactive (75,000) cases. “Inactive” cases are patients who were diagnosed previously but who do not show symptoms of disease)
Typical Age of onset
Variable
Symptoms
blurred vision
sensitivity to light (photophobia)
eye pain
floaters (floating spots)
headache
eye redness (conjunctival Injection)
