Causes of Uveitis ?

Causes of Uveitis

Uveitis has many different causes. It may result from virus (such as histoplasmosis), or a parasite (such as toxoplasmosis). In most cases, however, the cause remains unknown.

Uveitis tan also be related to diseases in other parts of the body (such as arthritis) or may occur as a consequence of an injury to the eye. Inflammation in one eye can result from a severe injury to the opposite eye (sympathetic Uveitis).