Diagnosis of Uveitis

Diagnosis of Uveitis

A careful eye examination by an ophthalmologist is extremely important when the symptoms appear.

Inflammation inside the eye can permanently affect sight and, at times, lead to blindness.

An ophthalmologist will use instruments to examine the inside of the eye and can often make a diagnosis on that basis. In some circumstances, blood tests, skin tests, X-rays and sometimes even specimens taken surgically from the eye may assist the diagnosis. Since Uveitis can be associated with disease in other parts of the body, an evaluation and understanding of the patient’s overall medical health are important. This may involve consultation with other medical specialists.