Can Uveitis cause one to go blind?
Uveitis is not a single disease and therefore it is not possible to make sweeping generalizations. Similar to other diseases, there is a broad spectrum of severity and the same disease may affect two individuals in completely different ways. Some general comments can be made, however. Severe uveitis that is resistant to treatment; uveitis that is not promptly and effectively treated; or uveitis that is accompanied by significant secondary complications may result in poor visual outcomes, including blindness. Despite this, with appropriate modern therapy in informed, cooperative patients, few individuals with uveitis should suffer such devastating outcomes. • What research is being conducted on Uveitis? Back to Top A number of scientists conduct research which has either direct or indirect importance to uveitis diagnosis and treatment. Many of these scientists are members of the American Uveitis Society, whose current projects are listed in the “Research” section of the “Patients” area
