Iritis
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Iritis is inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye, and is part of what are called anterior uveitis. It can affect one or both eyes.
Common symptoms:
- Redness and pain in the eye
- Discomfort in light
- Blurred vision or a feeling of heaviness in the eye
When to seek care? Eye pain with redness and light sensitivity warrants prompt attention, since the eye is a sensitive organ.
Which specialist treats it? Although in children the pediatrician may be the first point of contact, evaluation of the eye falls to the ophthalmologist, who examines the internal structures in detail. If these symptoms appear, it is advisable to seek a professional opinion promptly.
Which specialist treats iritis?
Iritis is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, pediatric urologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in iritis
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Elideth Paniagua Anduiza
Dr. Christian Jonathan Villarreal Vidal
Dr. Nadia Soler Quiñones
Dr. Leslie Ramirez Angoa
Dr. Ximena Cortés Núñez
Dr. Paulina Arellano Álvarez
Dr. Pedro Gutiérrez Navarro
Dr. Melisa Cañete Alavez
Dr. Jimena Tsubaki Cifuentes
Dr. Víctor Hugo Olivares Villalpando
Frequently asked questions
What is iritis?
Iritis is inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye, and is part of what are called anterior uveitis. It can affect one or both eyes.
Which doctor treats iritis?
Iritis is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, pediatric urologist.