Definitions for uveitis
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1. uveitisnoun

   inflammation of the uvea of the eye

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1. uveitisnoun

   Inflammation of the middle layer of the eye- the uvea.

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1. Uveitis

   Uveitis () is inflammation of the uvea, the pigmented layer of the eye between the inner retina and the outer fibrous layer composed of the sclera and cornea. The uvea consists of the middle layer of pigmented vascular structures of the eye and includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. Uveitis is described anatomically, by the part of the eye affected, as anterior, intermediate or posterior, or panuveitic if all parts are involved. Anterior uveitis (iridocyclytis) is the most common, with the incidence of uveitis overall affecting approximately 1:4500, most commonly those between the ages of 20-60. Symptoms include eye pain, eye redness, floaters and blurred vision, and ophthalmic examination may show dilated ciliary blood vessels and the presence of cells in the anterior chamber. Uveitis may arise spontaneously, have a genetic component, or be associated with an autoimmune disease or infection. While the eye is a relatively protected environment, its immune mechanisms may be overcome resulting in inflammation and tissue destruction associated with T-cell activation. Uveitis is an ophthalmic emergency that requires urgent control of the inflammation to prevent vision loss. Treatment typically involves the use of topical eye drop steroids, intravitreal injection, newer biologics, and treating any underlying disease. While initial treatment is usually successful, complications include other ocular disorders, such as uveitic glaucoma, retinal detachment, optic nerve damage, cataracts, and in some cases, a permanent loss of vision. In the United States uveitis accounts for about 10%-20% of cases of blindness.

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1. uveitis

   Uveitis is a form of eye inflammation that primarily affects the uvea, the middle layer of tissue in the eye wall. This can lead to reduced vision or blindness. It can occur at any age and primarily affects people between 20 and 60 years old. Although it can be caused by an eye injury or certain diseases or infections, in many cases the cause is unknown. Symptoms of uveitis include eye redness, pain, light sensitivity, blurred vision, and dark floating spots in the field of vision.

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1. Uveitis

   Uveitis is, broadly, inflammation of the uvea. The uvea consists of the middle, pigmented, vascular structures of the eye and includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. Uveitis requires an urgent referral and thorough examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist—and urgent treatment to control the inflammation.

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1. Uveitis

   Inflammation of part or all of the uvea, the middle (vascular) tunic of the eye, and commonly involving the other tunics (sclera and cornea, and the retina). (Dorland, 27th ed)

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of uveitis in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

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   The numerical value of uveitis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Uveitis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uveitis
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5. ^ Wikidata
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