Severe
Traumatic iritis is characterized byinflammation, the bodys natural response to injury or infection.
The increased pressure can lead to a serious complication known asangle-closure glaucoma.
When blunt trauma damages the eye’s drainage system, it can lead to angle recession glaucoma.
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The rapid onset of angle-closure glaucoma usually requires emergency intervention to prevent permanent vision loss.
Causes
Most commonly, a corneal abrasion causes traumatic iritis.
It can also render thepupilless responsive to light, leading to photophobia.
Inflammation associated with traumatic iritis can often increase intraocular pressure (pressure within the eye).
This can further amplify inflammation within the eye, increasing the risk of synechiae and angle-closure glaucoma.
It is usually diagnosed by eye specialists known asoptometristsorophthalmologists.
Intraocular pressure can be measured withocular tonometry.
Lab tests are not used to diagnose traumatic iritis.
The diagnosis is based purely on physical signs and symptoms, along with the identification of the traumatic event.
With that said, the healthcare provider may order additional tests if the cause is less than certain.
Commonly, cyclopentolate 1% is used three times daily.
In addition,corticosteroideye drops will be prescribed to alleviate inflammation.
They work by tempering the localimmune responseand releasing inflammatory cytokines.
Prednisolone acetate 1% is one of the most commonly prescribed steroid eye drops.
These drugs can promote bleeding and increase the risk of eye complications.
A Word From Verywell
Traumatic iritis can be prevented by protecting your eyes.
Sports glasses should be considered whenever hunting, shooting, or participating in certain contact sports.
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