Ocular inflammations: What role do biological agents play in their treatment?
With the term ocular inflammation or uveitis we describe the inflammation of the interstitium of the eye (between the retina and the outside). This coat is called the uveitis and contains many blood vessels that carry blood to and from the eye. Uveitis can cause very serious problems with our vision.
Causes and symptoms of eye inflammation
The causes of ocular inflammation are often unclear. However, factors such as injuries, viruses, infection, systemic diseases, fungi or parasites can lead to this dangerous eye condition. In a large percentage of patients, it is a manifestation of an autoimmune disease.
The main symptoms of uveitis are eye redness, blurred vision, pain and sensitivity to light. Symptoms usually come on suddenly and may appear in both eyes or just one.
If not treated in time, it can lead to even more serious conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts and retinal damage. In fact, it is the fifth cause of blindness in the countries of the developed world.
How are eye infections treated?
To treat uveitis, in addition to cortisone, biological agents in injectable form are now used, which aim to bind the factor TNF-α, which is the cause of inflammation.
Scientific Manager: Maselos Stelios Ophthalmologist Surgeon
