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. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Alberto Martinez Matuk
Dr. Pedro Silva Sanchez
Dr. Jose Carlos Licea Blanco
Dr. Adriana Miron Poumian
Dr. Rafael Barron Ramirez
Dr. Maximiliano Elguezábal Mendoza
Dr. Isaac Chicurel Levin
Dr. Karina Chavez Angeles
Dr. Edgar Allan del Valle Villafuerte
Dr. Braian Manuel Ortiz Campos
Dr. Esperanza Lomas Jaramillo
Dr. Gabriela Zarco Aguilar
Dr. Gabriela Rodríguez Romero
Dr. Ana Gabriela Uribe Navarrete
Dr. Adriana García Sosa
Dr. Gabriela Arreola Ramírez
Dr. Raul Vargas Gomez
Dr. Jorge Vazquez Herrera
Dr. Samantha Ruíz González
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.