Iritis Center - Westfield, MA
Westfield 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 Westfield * Theodore J Krawiec MD  Eye & Lasik Center  Eye & Lasik Center  Springfield Eye Associates Inc  Springfield Eye Associates Inc  Springfield Eye Associates Inc  Springfield Eye Associates Inc  James S Rosenthal MD PC  Baystate Eye Care Group  Baystate Eye Care Group  Steven J Covici MD  Baystate Eye Care Group  Eyesight & Surgery Associates  Ronald J Gailun MD  Henderson Eye Center  Eyesight & Surgery Associates  Richard S Luftman MD  Ingis Eye Care  John A Thayer MD  Robert J Donohue MD  Robert J Donohue MD  Pioneer Valley Eye Associates  Alfred Hutt MD  Pioneer Valley Eye Associates  Robert J Donohue MD  Litscher Eye Center  Papale Eye Center  Papale Eye Center  Hampden Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC  Peter J Kelly MD PC  Balin Eye & Laser Center  Eye Physicians of Northampton  Eye Physicians of Northampton  Eye Physicians of Northampton  Norman A Spencer MD  Robert J Austin Jr. MD  Hugh Cooper MD  Southbridge Ophthalmic Assoc  Berkshire Eye Center  Berkshire Eye Center  Berkshire Eye Center  Berkshire Eye Center  The Center For Sight  Meltzer Eye Care Center  Gold Ophthalmologic Associates PC  Advanced Eye Care  D'Ambrosio Eye Care  D'Ambrosio Eye Care  D'Ambrosio Eye Care  Gardner Eye Associates  Amrik Pabley MD  Jeffrey D Levine MD  Eye Surgeons PC  Denis J Fitzgerald MD  Worcester Eye Consultants  Fallon Clinic Ophthalmology  Fallon Clinic Ophthalmology  Fallon Clinic Ophthalmology  Fallon Clinic Ophthalmology  Fallon Clinic Ophthalmology  Fallon Clinic Ophthalmology  Fallon Clinic Ophthalmology  Vitreo-Retinal Associates Worcester  Retina Consultants of Worcester  Meltzer Eye Care Center  Worcester Ophthalmology Assoc  Worcester Ophthalmology Assoc  Worcester Ophthalmology Assoc  Worcester Ophthalmology Assoc  Robert Gise MD  Dennis Arinella MD  Edward L Kazarian MD  Rice Ophthalmology Associates  Dennis Arinella MD  Tad D Baum MD  New England Eye Center  New England Eye Center  New England Eye Center  New England Eye Center  New England Eye Center  D'Ambrosio Eye Care  Keamy Eye & Laser Centre  Eye Physicians of Marlborough  Eye Physicians of Marlborough  Milford Eye Care  Valley Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Valley Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Valley Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Valley Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Robert H Gushard MD  Pediatrics and Adult Ophthalmics  Pediatrics and Adult Ophthalmics  Pediatrics and Adult Ophthalmics  Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston  The Eye Center  Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston  Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston  Milford Franklin Eye Center  Milford Franklin Eye Center  Retina Eye Care Westfield, MassachusettsUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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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