Uveitis/Ocular inflammation can occur anywhere in lining of the eye, known as the uvea, or uveal tract. The diagnosis and treatment is based on the symptoms and a complete physical examination. Depending on suspicion for diseases that also affects other organs, appropriate tests are done. Uveitis is a serious eye disease and can rapidly damage the eye.

All patients with a history of autoimmune disorders should be seen regularly by an eye doctor. What is Uveitis? Uveitis is inflammation anywhere in lining of the eye, known as the uvea, or uveal tract. Uveitis can occur because of infection, autoimmune disorders (which causes the body to attack its own tissues), or for unknown reasons.