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  1. Mayo Clinic
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    Iritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    • Iritis can occur in one or both eyes. It usually develops suddenly, and can last up to three months.
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    Causes

    Often, the cause of iritis can't be determined. In some cases, iritis can be linked to eye trauma, … See more

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    Risk factors

    Your risk of developing iritis increases if you:
    •Have a specific genetic alteration. People with a specific change in a gene that's essential fo… See more

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    Complications

    If not treated properly, iritis could lead to:
    •Cataracts. Development of a clouding of the lens of your eye (cataract) is a possible complication, especially if you've had a long period of in… See more

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    Iritis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Care - Healthline
    Iritis, also called anterior uveitis, is inflammation of the colored part of your eye called the iris. It can also cause inflammation in the space between your iris and the outer layer of your...
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  1. Iritis is the most common type of uveitis. Uveitis is inflammation of part of or all of the uvea. The cause is often unknown. It can result from an underlying condition or genetic factor. If untreated, iritis could lead to glaucoma or vision loss. See your doctor as soon as possible if you have symptoms of iritis.

    Iritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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    Iritis is the inflammation of the colored part of your eye (iris). It also affects the front part of the eye between the cornea and the iris (anterior chamber). Iritis can lead to serious problems. It can cause severe vision loss and even blindness.

    Iritis | Cedars-Sinai

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    Iritis is inflammation of your iris that often develops with no apparent cause. Autoimmune reactions, genetic factors, and injuries can all contribute to the development of iritis, but the exact cause isn’t usually known. Iritis can cause symptoms such as light sensitivity, blurry vision, and pain.

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    What happens if the iris is damaged?
    The iris is a sensitive and delicate ocular structure that can be damaged due to blunt, penetrating, or iatrogenic trauma. Traumatic injury to the iris can manifest with varied symptoms depending on the extent of injury, site of injury, and severity of symptoms.

    Traumatic Iris Reconstruction - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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    How does Iris affect vision?
    Your iris is made up of muscular fibers that control how much light enters your pupil, the opening in the center, so you can see clearly. It makes your pupil smaller in bright light and larger in dim light. Iritis can cause serious problems, including vision loss. See your doctor as soon as possible if you have eye pain, redness, or blurry vision.

    Iritis: Causes, Symptoms, Tests and Treatment - WebMD

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    What were the effects of a traumatic iris injury?
    Traumatic injuries to the iris may result in glare, photophobia, reduced cosmesis, and contrast sensitivity. In 1917, Key first addressed his efforts over iris reconstruction by repairing an iridodialysis. He sutured the iris to the adjacent sclera.

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    Can iris defects be repaired?
    Repairing iris defects can be challenging; therefore, creating a favorable environment within the anterior chamber (AC) will ensure success. Below are tips that can help facilitate success and avoid complications: Repair should be conducted in aphakic or pseudophakic eyes, as the risk of capsular tear is high in phakic eyes.

    Iris Trauma Repair - EyeWiki

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    What causes small iris repair?
    Transillumination defects are another common indication for small iris repair. This is commonly caused by iris prolapse during cataract surgery in the setting of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome. Postoperatively, surgeons will see transillumination defects where the posterior pigment of the iris sloughs off.

    Effective Approaches to Iris Repair - Review of Ophthalmology

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    What diseases affect the iris?
    There are several common disorders that can affect the iris, ranging from benign conditions to more serious diseases that can impact vision. One common disorder is heterochromia, which causes one or both irises to have different colors.

    The Iris: Understanding Its Anatomy, Function, and Treatment

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  4. WebMD
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  5. Review of Ophthalmology
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    Treatment Options for Dysfunctional Irises - Review of …

    Nov 5, 2020 · Patients with aniridia or damaged irises can suffer from severe light sensitivity and are often unhappy with the appearance of their eyes. Also, a …

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    • Verywell Health
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      Traumatic Iritis: Symptoms, Treatment, and More

      Nov 14, 2023 · Traumatic iritis is inflammation of the iris caused by an injury. If not diagnosed and treated, it can lead to symptoms and complications such as glaucoma.

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      Traumatic Iris Reconstruction - StatPearls - NCBI …

      Mar 2, 2022 · Traumatic iris damage can be sphincter tear, iris chaffing, tear at the root of the iris, iridodialysis, iris transillumination defects, and aniridia. Various non-surgical and surgical approaches have been proposed to manage …

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      Ocular Trauma: Acute Evaluation, Cataract, Glaucoma

      The iris is another commonly damaged ocular structure in the setting of ocular trauma. Examples include: sphincter tears, avulsion of the iris root, and bleeding leading to hyphema as this is a vascular structure. The pupil margin should be …

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      Effective Approaches to Iris Repair - Review of …

      Oct 10, 2023 · Patients with damaged or congenitally malformed irises can suffer from myriad conditions: severe photophobia; reduced vision; halo; and glare. However, newer surgical techniques and the advent of lifelike artificial irises …

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      Iritis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Care - Healthline

      Sep 28, 2021 · Iritis, also called anterior uveitis, is inflammation of the colored part of your eye called the iris. It can also cause inflammation in the space between your iris and the outer layer of your...

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      The Iris: Understanding Its Anatomy, Function, and Treatment