Anterior Uveitis

[KatieP]

Hi.....I posted a question on the Doctor's forum last week, and the following day received an anterior uveitis (iritis)diagnosis from the Opthalmologist. I have been prescribed steroid eyedrops and atropine to dilate the pupil, and am due to be seen again on Friday following a week of treatment. I was wondering how long the drops take to work, since there is still a discolouration of the iris and a little pink-eye around one side. Also, my pupil is still "sticking" at one side, so is not fully dilated and appears slightly skewed.

Since this is my first episode of this condition, can anyone please advise as to the general speed of improvement, and how the pupil situation may be managed?

I would be most grateful for your help. Best wishes, Katie.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Dilation is important (atropine) to keep the pupil at rest, prevent scarring and get over the problem.

JCH MD

[KatieP]

Thank you - I have already done this, but there is so much info out there, and some of it seems conflicting! I am being seen again today, so I should find out if there is any improvement. It is the atropine that is the problem, since I am self employed and have 2 children to manage....all difficult when driving is required!

Thank you, Katies

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Use the search feature and read about iritis/uveitis. Go to e medicine and read the anterior uveitis section.  

Iritis can be chronic (never go away), recurrent (occur again and again in either eye) or persistent (takes months and months to go away).

JCH MD