HOW IS OCULAR INFLAMMATORY DISEASE TREATED?
The treatment of ocular inflammatory disease is aimed at eliminating inflammation. This in return will alleviate pain, stop formation of new floaters, and normalize any acute changes in vision. It is crucial to stop the inflammation before delicate tissues in the eye are damaged in order to prevent secondary complications and permanent vision loss. The goal of treatment is prevention of recurrence without chronic use of steroids. This goal can be reached by using a treatment stepladder approach explained next. The long-term goal is total remission of the ocular inflammatory disease, off of all medication. The road to remission can be bumpy as some forms of ocular inflammatory disease can be very aggressive and “stubborn” to control. In understanding the treatment of OID, one has to remember that the mechanisms of the immune system reside in the body, not in the eye. The treatment of OID is aimed at the cause when it is identifiable. If you have an infection, your doctor will prescribe
