What is the difference in Uveitis and Iritis?
You will notice that both terms have the same ending, “-itis”, which refers to inflammation. Uveitis is inflammation of any part of the uvea, while iritis is inflammation of only the iris, located in the front part of the eye. Since the iris is part of the uvea, iritis is a form of uveitis. Iritis is also termed “anterior uveitis.” “Uveitis” is to “Iritis” as “Car” is to “Chevrolet”-the latter one is a more specific term. Uveitis does not involve the anterior eye exclusively-intermediate, posterior, and pan- uveidies also exist. • Can Uveitis cause one to go blind? Back to Top 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 accompanie
