Hi, Donna,
I hope that this link is helpful.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002000/
Iritis; Pars planitis; Choroiditis; Chorioretinitis; Anterior uveitis; Posterior uveitis
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The most common form of uveitis is anterior uveitis, which involves inflammation in the front part of the eye. It is often called iritis because it usually only affects the iris, the colored part of the eye. The inflammation may be associated with autoimmune diseases, but most cases occur in healthy people. The disorder may affect only one eye. It is most common in young and middle-aged people.
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Treatment
Iritis is usually mild. Treatment may involve:
Dark glasses
Eye drops that dilate the pupil to relieve pain
Steroid eye drops
Pars planitis is often treated with steroid eye drops. Other medicines, including steroids taken by mouth, may be prescribed to help suppress the immune system.
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Good luck, Donna.
I hope that the doc can help you.
Mari