This can cause dryness, cracking, and irritation.
But psoriasis eye problems aren’t limited to that.
Symptoms of psoriasis around the eyes are:
Persistent dryness and rubbing from lashes can cause further eye irritation.
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Uveitis is an inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye’s surface.
The uvea includes the iris, which makes up the colored area at the front of the eye.
It can also be localized to the choroid, which are the small blood vessels behind the retina.
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In most cases, corticosteroid eye drops given at home will clear any inflammation.
Surgery may be necessary if other problemssuch as glaucoma or cataractsare diagnosed along with uveitis.
These conditions may not cause any obvious symptoms until the irreversible damage is done.
Untreated uveitis represents the third most common cause of preventable blindness in the U.S.
The condition itself doesn’t go away.
But successful treatment can mean remission (clear skin and no symptoms) for years at a time.
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