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Ocular Inflammation

Ocular inflammation is immune or irritant inflammation affecting one or more eye structures, from the surface to the vision-threatening uveal tract.

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Key points

  • Itching and surface irritation differ from deep pain, light sensitivity and reduced vision, which suggest corneal or intraocular disease.
  • Infection can mimic inflammation and may worsen rapidly if corticosteroid drops are used without diagnosis.
  • Treatment route and intensity depend on the structure involved, cause and risk to vision.

The listings below cover unrelated eye conditions and should not be selected without slit-lamp examination.

Localising the inflammation

Eyelid, conjunctival, corneal, scleral and uveal disease have different examination signs. Fluorescein, pressure measurement, dilated examination and imaging answer specific questions. Autoimmune disease, injury, surgery, medicines and infection are considered from history.

Treatment principles

Lubricants may help mild surface irritation, while allergy uses antihistamine or mast-cell treatment. Corticosteroid and immune-modulating drops can preserve vision in defined inflammation but raise pressure and infection risk. Uveitis or scleritis may require systemic investigation and therapy.

When to seek urgent care

Arrange urgent eye assessment for severe pain, light sensitivity, reduced or distorted vision, a white corneal spot, marked one-sided redness, trauma or symptoms after contact-lens use.

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