Treatment Options For Uveitis

Implanted Device In The Eye

If one suffers from posterior uveitis, the rarest form of this condition, they may have to undergo a surgical procedure that requires an implanted device in the eye. It is the most difficult to cure, but if not treated properly it can result in permanent damage to the retina and optic nerve or even cause blindness. During this procedure, the physician will implant a small device within the eye that will remain there anywhere between two to three years. Within this timespan, the device will release corticosteroid medication into the eye slowly and steadily to avoid further complications. However, as a result of the surgery, a patient is at risk of contracting cataracts or glaucoma.