Iritis Center - Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo Eye Doctor Doctors for IritisType of Physician: Eye Doctor What is a Eye Doctor? A certification by the Board of Ophthalmology; practitioners provide comprehensive eye and vision care. They are trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all eyelid and orbital problems affecting the eye and visual pathways, and to diagnose, monitor and treat all eye and visual disorders. They often prescribe vision services (glasses and contact lenses) as well as serve as a consultant to physicians and other professionals. Specialty: Ophthalmology Common Name: Eye Doctor Eye Doctor Doctors in Kalamazoo * Midwest Eye Care PC  Midwest Eye Care PC  Paragon Health PC  Paragon Health PC  Paragon Health PC  Healthcare Midwest Ophthalmology & ENT  Sassaman Singer Eye Center PC  Sassaman Singer Eye Center PC  Advanced Vision Care PC  Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons PC  Kalamazoo Ophthalmology PC  Kalamazoo Ophthalmology PC  James L Keller MD  Southwest Michigan Eye Center  Southwest Michigan Eye Center  Southwest Michigan Eye Center  Eye & ENT Specialists PC  Eye & ENT Specialists PC  Eye & ENT Specialists PC  Advanced Eye Care  South Michigan Ophthalmology  South Michigan Ophthalmology  Holicki Eye Center  Parial Eye Physicians  Parial Eye Physicians  Grand Rapids Eye Institute  Pediatric Ophthalmology PC  Michigan Medical PC Ophthalmology  Bruce D Dragoo MD PC  David M Reifler MD  Verdier Eye Center PC  Verdier Eye Center PC  Verdier Eye Center PC  Associates Retinal Consultants PC  Associates Retinal Consultants PC  Grand Rapids Ophthalmology  Grand Rapids Ophthalmology  Grand Rapids Ophthalmology  Grand Rapids Ophthalmology  Grand Rapids Ophthalmology  Grand Rapids Ophthalmology  Mark O Moleski MD  Grand Rapids Ophthalmology  Grand Rapids Ophthalmology  Grand Rapids Ophthalmology  Grand Rapids Ophthalmology  Harrison Eye Center  Richard Benninger MD  Michael J Crawford MD  Glaucoma Eye Center PC  Sight Eye Clinic  Sight Eye Clinic  Sight Eye Clinic  Holland Eye Surgery & Laser Center  Holland Eye Surgery & Laser Center  Great Lakes Eye Care  Great Lakes Eye Care  Great Lakes Eye Care  Great Lakes Eye Care  Great Lakes Eye Care  Great Lakes Eye Care  Gossage Eye Institute  Gossage Eye Institute  Bruce A Klunzinger MD  The Center For Sight  The Center For Sight  Rosenbaum Eye & Laser Center  TLC Eye Care & Laser Centers  Rosenbaum Eye & Laser Center  Evans Eye Center  TLC Eye Care & Laser Centers  TLC Eye Care & Laser Centers  TLC Eye Care & Laser Centers  TLC Eye Care & Laser Centers  Lansing Ophthalmology  Lansing Ophthalmology  Lansing Ophthalmology  Lansing Ophthalmology  Lansing Ophthalmology  Lansing Ophthalmology  Lansing Ophthalmology  Lansing Ophthalmology  Lansing Ophthalmology  Lansing Ophthalmology  Parkside Eye Clinic  Crew Eye Center  Michigan Eye Care Specialists  Michigan Eye Care Specialists  Giora Adam MD  Shoreline Ophthalmology PC  Shoreline Ophthalmology PC  MSU Medical Specialties  MSU Medical Specialties  MSU Medical Specialties  MSU Medical Specialties  MSU Medical Specialties  MSU Medical Specialties  MSU Medical Specialties  Thomas J Jennings MD  Shoreline Ophthalmology PC Kalamazoo, MichiganUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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IritisWhat is iritis?Iritis is an inflammatory condition of the colored portion (the iris which surrounds the pupil) of the eye. It causes varying degrees of redness of the eye, often with significant pain, sensitivity to light, tearing, and blurred vision. What causes iritis?Often no reason is found. An infection of the eye or inflammation from trauma may cause iritis. Iritis may also be a complication of many diseases such as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, and collagen vascular diseases such as lupus. Iritis may occur with herpes simplex of the eye and after eye surgery. Iritis related to juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is especially dangerous and may not respond well to treatment, leading to serious eye damage. In children with arthritis, pain from iritis is often absent. Because of this, "simple" red eyes in these children should not be ignored. Iritis is not contagious. Iritis may occur in one or both eyes. Finding a cause is much more common in patients with iritis on both eyes or iritis that recurs frequently. What are symptoms and signs of iritis?Iritis appears as a red, painful eye which may be accompanied by blurred vision and sensitivity to light. In addition, the pupil of the affected eye may be smaller than that of the healthy eye. How is iritis diagnosed?Diagnosis of iritis is made by the ophthalmologist. It is suspected from the history and symptoms and then is confirmed by an exam. After measuring the vision, the eye is inspected with a slit lamp (biomicroscope) where microscopic cells are seen in the front part of the eye. When measuring the eye pressure, it is often found to be lower than in the other eye. What is the treatment for iritis?First, we try to find a cause. Causes such as trauma, inflammatory eye disease, o... Recommended Reading Related to IritisHow Does Scarring Happen?Scar formation is a natural part of the healing process after injury. Various factors influence how your skin scars. Of course, the depth and size of the wound or incision and the location of the injury are going to impact the scar's characteristics. But your age, heredity, even your sex or ethnicity, will all affect how your skin reacts. What Are the Types of Scars?These are several different types of scars including:
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Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Juvenile Arthritis (Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis)
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Glaucoma
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Lupus
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Tuberculosis
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Sarcoidosis
- Sarcoidosis, a disease resulting from chronic inflammation, causes small lumps (granulomas) to develop in a great range of body tissues and can appear in almost any body organ. However, sarcoidosis most often starts in the lungs or lymph nodes.
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Scars
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Uveitis
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