Anterior Uveitis
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Anterior uveitis is the inflammation of the front part of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye that includes the iris, and it's one of the common causes of a painful red eye.
Which specialist treats it? The ophthalmologist is the appropriate professional to evaluate this internal inflammation of the eye and provide the corresponding follow-up.
Common symptoms: It usually shows up with eye pain, redness, light sensitivity, and blurred vision, generally in just one eye.
When to see a doctor? With a red, painful eye accompanied by discomfort with light, the most prudent thing is to request a timely ophthalmological evaluation to investigate its origin.
Data on 197 doctors who treat anterior uveitis
Which specialist treats anterior uveitis?
Anterior uveitis should be treated by an ophthalmologist, since it affects the front part of the eye and can progress quickly. See a doctor if you notice eye pain, light sensitivity, or redness.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in anterior uveitis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Frequently asked questions
What is anterior uveitis?
Anterior uveitis is the inflammation of the front part of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye that includes the iris, and it's one of the common causes of a painful red eye.
Which doctor treats anterior uveitis?
Anterior uveitis should be treated by an ophthalmologist, since it affects the front part of the eye and can progress quickly. See a doctor if you notice eye pain, light sensitivity, or redness.