Iritis Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Iritis, also known as anterior uveitis, is a condition that causes inflammation of the iris and the surrounding tissue known as the ciliary body. It is a relatively common condition that can cause significant discomfort and vision problems. In this article, we will...

Five Signs of Iritis

Iritis or inflammation of the iris is a rare condition of the eyes that affect less than 1% of the population. With proper diagnosis and treatment, this condition is often resolvable. Following are five signs of iritis that all people should be aware of. If...

Understanding probiotics and autoimmune diseases

Is there a link between probiotics and autoimmune diseases? There is a growing number of patients who suffer from a wide range of autoimmune disorders, and although there are treatments like steroids being offered, most people are wondering if there could be a more...

What is Iritis?

If you’ve recently been diagnosed, “What is Iritis?”, is the number one question we get asked on Iritis.org. Iritis is the inflammation of the front part of the eye (iris).The condition is also known as anterior uveitis. Read more about the...

Iritis and Pred Forte

Iritis and Pred Forte are commonly mentioned together. Pred Forte contains a steroid medication that eases redness, irritation, and swelling due to inflammation of the eye. It is normally the first plan of attack doctors use to calm iritis also referred to as anterior...

Linking Iritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis

Iritis is an eye condition that is characterized by swelling of the front part of the eye. It is also known as anterior uveitis. Although iritis is an eye problem, it is often associated with a type of arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis. This is because over a...