Anterior Uveitis treatment in Magdalena Contreras

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.