Intermediate Uveitis - Signs and Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms

Clinical signs include redness of the eye, photophobia and floaters and treatment includes peri-ocular injection of corticosteroids (injection of corticosteroids very close but not into the eye). In resistant cases oral administration of corticosteroids, immunosuppressive drugs, and laser or cryotherpay of the involved area may be indicated.

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