What treatments are available for uveitis?
Eye drops are usually prescribed to treat uveitis with corticosteroids being the most common. Corticosteroids decrease the reaction of the immune system. When applied in drop form, the effect is only in the eye itself. Other eye drops may be given to help dilate the pupil and relieve discomfort. Corticosteroids may also be given systemically or as an injection around the eye. A rheumatologist may also treat JIA with systemic medication that compliments the treatment of the uveitis.
