UVEA Posterior Uveitis

Uveitis is a general term describing a group of inflammatory diseases that produce swelling and destroy eye tissues.

Uveitis may be caused by:● an attack from the body’s own

immune system● infections or tumors occurring within

the eye or in other parts of the body● bruises to the eye● toxins that may penetrate the eyeball● but in many cases the cause

is unknown

The disease will cause symptoms:● decreased vision● pain● light sensitivity● increased floaters

These images were originally published in the Retina Image Bank. Ivan R. Batlle, MD. Retina Image Bank. Year 2012; Image Number761. © the American Society of Retina Specialists.

Posterior uveitis with vitreous inflammationThis image was originally published in the Retina Image Bank. Dr PurvaPatwari, Patwari Retina Center. Retina Image Bank. Year 2018; Image Number28275. © the American Society of Retina Specialists.

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