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By Mayo Clinic staffIf uveitis is caused by an underlying condition, treatment will focus on treating that specific condition. The goal of treatment is to reduce the inflammation in your eye.
Treatment of uveitis may include:
- Anti-inflammatory medication. Your doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory medication, such as a corticosteroid, to treat your uveitis. This medication may be given as eyedrops. Your doctor also could administer a corticosteroid by pill or by injection into the eye.
- Antibiotic or antiviral medication. If uveitis is caused by an infection, antibiotics, antiviral medications or some other medicine may be given with or without corticosteroids to bring the infection under control.
- Immunosuppressive or cytotoxic medication. Immunosuppressive or cytotoxic agents may become necessary if your uveitis responds poorly to corticosteroids or becomes severe enough to threaten your vision.
- Surgery. Vitrectomy — surgery to remove the jelly-like material in your eye (vitreous) — may sometimes be necessary for diagnosis and treatment of uveitis.
The part of your eye affected by uveitis — either the front (anterior) or back (posterior) of the uvea — may determine the duration of the condition. With proper treatment, anterior uveitis can clear up in a matter of days to weeks. Posterior uveitis, on the other hand, may last several months or years and could permanently alter your vision.
Uveitis can recur. Make an appointment with your doctor if any of your symptoms reappear after successful treatment.
