Treatment Options For Uveitis

Antibiotics And Antivirals

Uveitis is often caused by an infection, fungus, or bacteria. In situations like these, killing off the harmful pathogen will clear any inflammation and return the condition of the eye to its normal state. You would achieve this through the use of medications such as antibiotics and antivirals. Antibiotics are used if the presence of bacteria is the identified culprit, antifungals are designed to combat fungi, and antivirals will rid your body of any viruses. Once the infection clears, so will the uveitis, and no further treatment is required. Unless a physician immediately identifies the cause, one of these medications might be prescribed only after anti-inflammatory medications have failed.

Continue reading to learn about another way of treating uveitis.