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Hospital Quirónsalud Malaga

With more than 36 medical specialties, 200 physicians and surgeons of the highest level, Quironsalud Hospital Malaga is one of the most pertinent hospitals in Spain.

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Uveitis is available at Hospital Quirónsalud Malaga

Vithas Xanit International Hospital

We use our eyes to see life and so Vithas Xanit International Hospital has developed a highly influential Ophthalmology Department in this area. Our strong vision care programme has made us the first private hospital in the province to have a surgery for evaluating and treatment of poor vision.

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Uveitis is available at Vithas Xanit International Hospital

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Dr. Angel Cilveti

Head of The Ophthalmology Department

Sanitas Hospitales

The goal is to preserve and restore vision through excellence in provision of eye care services, medical education, and clinical research. The physicians have earned national and international recognition as clinicians and educators.

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Uveitis is available at Sanitas

Institut Comtal d'Oftalmologia

Innova Ocular ICO Barcelona is one of the most important ophthalmology and ocular microsurgery institutes in central Barcelona, and an industry leader at both the national and international level.

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Uveitis is available at Institut Comtal d'Oftalmologia

Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular (IMO Barcelona)

The Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular (IMO – Institute of Ocular Microsurgery in English) is a leading international ophthalmology centre. Their hallmark is medical excellence and our objective is to provide the best service to the patient.

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Uveitis is available at Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular (IMO Barcelona)

32 listed ophthalmologists:

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Dr. Borja Corcóstegui

Co-founder and medical director of IMO

Dr. Isabel Nieto

Complex Cataract Specialist

Clínica Mirabell

CLÍNICA MIRABELL is one of the leading private ophthalmological centres in the Canary Islands. We improve our patients' quality of life protecting, treating and enhancing their vision and the aesthetics of their eye area.

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Uveitis is available at Clínica Mirabell

5 listed ophthalmologists:

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Dra. Patricia Martínez García

Specialist in Anterior Segment, Cataract and Glaucoma

Dr. Ricardo Herrera Piñero

Specialist in Anterior Segment, Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Instituto Oftalmológico Quirónsalud Dexeus

Institut Omiq Oftalmologia Medica's Medical and Surgical activity is developed in all areas and specialities in Ophthalmology. They provide the most modern, latest and complete diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.

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Uveitis is available at Instituto Oftalmológico Quirónsalud Dexeus

18 listed ophthalmologists:

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Dr. Mercè Guarro MD

OMIQ Medical Director

Dr. Laura Sararols MD

Head of the Vitreo-Retinal Unit

Instituto Balear de Oftalmología (IBO)

The Balearic Institute of Ophthalmology – IBO is part of VISTA Oftalmólogos network of ophthalmic clinics.

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Uveitis is available at IBO

17 listed ophthalmologists:

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Dr. Alfonso Castanera De Molina

Specialist in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Dr. Mutassem Dajani

Specialist in General Ophthalmology

Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital

An ISO certified modern private hospital, which was opened in 2006, and is part of the Quironsalud Hospital Group. This tertiary care hospital has certified medical specialties capable of treating the most complicated medical cases.

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Uveitis is available at Hospital Quirón Madrid

Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro

The Ophthalmology is the medical-surgical specialty that relates to the diagnosis and treatment of defects and diseases vision apparatus.

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Uveitis is available at Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro

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About Uveitis

This information is intended for general information only and should not be considered as medical advice on the part of Health-Tourism.com. Any decision on medical treatments, after-care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation and advice of a qualified physician.


Uveitis

Uveitis is actually an inner swelling of the eye. The illness involves the middle layers of the eye, also known as the uvea or uveal tract. The uvea consists of the choroid (a thin membrane having many blood vessels), the iris (colored section of the eye), and the ciliary body (the section of the eye, which joins these together).

The uvea is essential because its many arteries and veins carry blood to the areas of the eye, which are crucial for vision.


What Are the Symptoms of Uveitis?
  • Eye irritation and redness
  • Blurred vision
  • Eye ache
  • Increased sensitivity to light
  • Floating spots before the eyes
  • Uveitis might grow quickly, and it's vital that you see your eye doctor for a thorough eye examination if you develop these symptoms, particularly if an aching, red eye doesn't clear up fast.
  • If neglected, uveitis might permanently damage your vision.

What Can Cause Uveitis?

Uveitis has numerous possible causes, which include infection with a virus. Other possible causes are an injury to the eye, parasite, fungi, inflammatory illnesses affecting other body parts, or bacteria.

There are four kinds of uveitis:

  • Iritis is regarded as the well-known type of uveitis. It affects the iris and is usually linked to autoimmune disorders like sarcoidosis or rheumatoid arthritis. Iritis might develop unexpectedly and might last weeks, despite treatment. Rare cases are chronic and need close, long-term monitoring.
  • Cyclitis is a swelling of the middle part of the eye and might affect the muscle, which focuses the lens. This as well might develop unexpectedly and last several months.
  • Retinitis affects the back of the eye. It might quickly progress, which makes it hard to treat. Retinitis might be caused by viruses like herpes or shingles and bacterial infections like toxoplasmosis or syphilis.
  • Choroiditis is a swelling of the layer underneath the retina. It might as well occur due to an infection like tuberculosis.

Choroiditis and retinitis may each occur due to an autoimmune illness like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. In many cases, the reason behind uveitis isn't known. Stress is oftentimes suspected since the swelling is caused by the body's immune system.


How Is Uveitis Diagnosed?

Uveitis may permanently damage your vision and even result in blindness. So, if you have any uveitis symptoms, it is vital that you should see an eye specialist known as an ophthalmologist immediately.

The ophthalmologist will carry out a thorough test of your eyes. He or she might request lab tests, which include X-rays or blood work since the list of potential causes may be long.

Uveitis might have an underlying factor elsewhere in your body, and the ophthalmologist might want to consult your regular doctor or another specialist to assess your overall health.

How Is Uveitis Treated?

Since uveitis is serious, treatment must start immediately. For uveitis not triggered by an infection, your eye specialist might prescribe pills or eye drops having steroids to decrease inflammation and drugs to ease the pain. Drops which dilate your pupil might be provided to stop adhesions of your pupil and eye spasms. Antibiotics are used in people who have infectious uveitis. Dark glasses can help with light sensitivity.

Complications of uveitis consist of vision loss, abnormal growth of blood vessels in the eye, which interfere with eyesight, glaucoma, fluid within the retina, and cataracts. Early prognosis and treatment by an eye specialist are crucial.


When to look for medical advice?

Call your GP immediately if you have continual eye ache or you see an uncommon change in your eyesight, especially if you have had previous problems of uveitis. The faster uveitis is addressed; the more successful treatment is likely to be.

Your GP might refer you to an ophthalmologist, who is a specialist in eye problems. An ophthalmologist will check your eye more thoroughly with light (a slit-lamp) and microscope, and might recommend additional exams if uveitis is diagnosed.

This might involve blood tests, scans of your eye and X-rays.

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